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What was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis known for?

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was noted for her style and elegance. As first lady, she made the White House a showcase for America’s most talented and accomplished individuals, and worked to restore the White House to its original elegance and to protect its holdings. Following the assassination of her husband President John F. Kennedy, her quiet dignity brought an outpouring of admiration from Americans and people all over the world.