In May of 1952, Jackie was formally introduced to U.S. Representative John F. Kennedy — known by those close to him as "Jack" — at a dinner party. He had charm, wit, good looks, wealth, and political aspirations. She had intelligence, beauty, grace, and social connections. They both had an Irish-Catholic heritage, a love of letters, and a desire for a more exciting life than what suburbia promised. Their September 1953 wedding was the social event of the season.
After the wedding, the couple settled into life in Washington, D.C. Jackie remained a prominent socialite, often having her photo taken at some of the most lavish high-society parties. Almost every aspect of the couples' life was played out in the public eye. John F. Kennedy was portrayed as the handsome, rising politician, while Jackie was depicted as the beautiful, sophisticated socialite. Their first daughter, Caroline Kennedy, was born in 1957, and the couple posed with the newborn on the cover of Life magazine, a hugely popular publication at the time.
On the surface, they were seen as the perfect family. In reality, they had their challenges. The couple spent a lot of time apart.

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