Remembering an Icon: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

On July 28, 1929, a little girl that would go on to capture the hearts of America with her beauty, grace, and style was born.

Today, in honor of her birthday, I am posting a few of my favorite shots of the timeless Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

Wedded Bliss. Jacqueline Bouvier and John Fitzgerad Kennedy, September 12, 1953.

With the future President of the United States

Images from the Campaign trail with her husband, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1960.

The style America - and the world - would grow to love.

Photo Caption from LIFE Magazine:

Sitting Pretty

In New York City, Jackie sits on the steps of a campaign bus, chatting with Mayor Wagner. By the time of JFK's inauguration three months later, pillboxes were all the rage in New York, selling for as much as $70 in hat shops (that's more than $400 in today's dollars). Meanwhile, previously unknown models who even vaguely resembled Jackie suddenly found their schedules booked.

The Inauguration of the 35th President of the United States.

Photo caption from LIFE Magazine:
An Evening Out
Jackie selected the designer Oleg Cassini to create many pieces in her wardrobe, including her hats, her bags, and this gorgeous gown, which she wore to an inaugural concert in January 1961. (Just two months after giving birth to John Jr., she is stunningly slim.) The new first lady, however, designed her own inauguration ball gown; according to LIFE, it made her "resemble both a fairy princess at a fancy dress ball and a little girl enjoying her first party."

Rare moment of relaxation as the First Lady.

First Lady Jackie Kennedy visiting India, 1962.

Tender moments with her children, Caroline and John Jr.

At the White House with John F. Kennedy, Jr. (1962)

Like mother, like daughter.  Jackie and Caroline.

Life after Camelot.

Jackie with second husband, Aristotle Onassis, 1968

Madison Avenue, New York, 1971

Elegance on the way to The Met, 1974

New role as an editor at the Viking Press, NY - 1977

A Greek goddess with her husband, 1977

At an event at the Lincoln Center, 1983

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis will be remembered throughout history for many reasons.

She will be remembered for the "Camelot Years"

She will be remembered for the tragedy that befell her family on November 22, 1963

She will be remembered as a wife, mother, and First Lady.

And she will always be remembered and revered for her timeless elegance and beauty. 

What are your favorite images of Jackie Kennedy Onassis?

All images copyright LIFE magazine.