Caroline Kennedy's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Caroline Kennedy. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Caroline Kennedy is an American author, diplomat, and attorney, known for her service as the United States Ambassador to Japan (2013-2017) and Australia (2022-2024). A member of the Kennedy family, she is the only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Beyond her diplomatic roles, Kennedy has been involved in literature, law, education reform, and charity work.
1989: Creation of the Profile in Courage Award
In 1989, Caroline Kennedy and her family created the Profile in Courage Award.
2001: Presentation of the Profile in Courage Award to Gerald Ford
In 2001, Caroline Kennedy presented the Profile in Courage Award to former president Gerald Ford.
February 2013: Prospective Nomination as United States Ambassador to Japan
In February 2013, the prospective nomination of Caroline Kennedy as United States Ambassador to Japan was first reported.
July 2013: Formal Diplomatic Agreement to Appointment as Ambassador to Japan
In mid-July 2013, formal diplomatic agreement to the appointment of Caroline Kennedy as Ambassador to Japan was reportedly received from the Japanese government.
July 24, 2013: Nomination as United States Ambassador to Japan
On July 24, 2013, President Obama announced Caroline Kennedy as his nominee to be United States Ambassador to Japan.
October 16, 2013: Confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Japan
On October 16, 2013, Caroline Kennedy was confirmed by voice vote as the first female U.S. Ambassador to Japan.
2013: Appointed Ambassador to Japan
In 2013, Caroline Kennedy was appointed by President Obama as the United States ambassador to Japan.
August 15, 2015: Named Sponsor for USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79)
On August 15, 2015, Caroline Kennedy was named sponsor for the second USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79).
December 7, 2019: Christening of CVN-79
On December 7, 2019, Caroline Kennedy christened CVN-79, the 78th anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
2021: Awarded Japan's Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
In 2021, Caroline Kennedy was awarded Japan's Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
May 5, 2022: Confirmation by the Senate
On May 5, 2022, Caroline Kennedy was confirmed by the Senate as the United States Ambassador to Australia.
June 10, 2022: Confirmed as Ambassador to Australia
On June 10, 2022, Caroline Kennedy was confirmed as the United States ambassador to Australia and subsequently took office.
