Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 13, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, known as Jackie Kennedy and later Jackie O, was the First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 during John F. Kennedy's presidency. She was considered a global icon due to her distinctive fashion sense and role as a cultural ambassador for the U.S. Her impact extended beyond politics, solidifying her place in popular culture and history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1947: Graduation from Miss Porter's School

In 1947, Jacqueline Bouvier graduated among the top students of her class from Miss Porter's School, receiving the Maria McKinney Memorial Award for Excellence in Literature.

November 1958: John Kennedy's Re-election to the Senate

In November 1958, John Kennedy was reelected to a second term in the Senate, and he credited Jacqueline's visibility as vital in securing his victory.

January 1961: Gift from JFK

In January 1961, French jeweler Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. designed the "berry brooch", which President Kennedy gifted to Jacqueline Kennedy several days prior to his inauguration.

February 14, 1962: Jacqueline Kennedy's White House tour on television

On February 14, 1962, Jacqueline Kennedy, accompanied by Charles Collingwood of CBS News, gave American television viewers a tour of the White House. The film was watched by 56 million television viewers in the United States, and was later distributed to 106 countries.

1962: TIME Woman of the Year

In 1962, Jacqueline Kennedy was named Time magazine's Woman of the Year for her efforts in uplifting American history and art.

1965: International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame

In 1965, Jacqueline Kennedy was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.

1992: Emmy Award

In 1992, the miniseries A Woman Named Jackie won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries.

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1999: Gallup's Most-Admired Women of the 20th century

In 1999, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was placed on the list of Gallup's Most-Admired Men and Women of the 20th century.

2012: TIME 100 Fashion Icons

In 2012, Time magazine included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on its All-TIME 100 Fashion Icons list.

2016: Forbes Fashion Icons List

In 2016, Forbes included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on the list "10 Fashion Icons and the Trends They Made Famous".

2016: Natalie Portman portrays Jacqueline Kennedy in 'Jackie'

In 2016, Natalie Portman portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy in the film 'Jackie'. The movie is set during the JFK presidency and the immediate aftermath of the assassination. Portman was nominated for Best Actress by Academy Awards, AACTA Awards, AWFJ, AFCA, and BSFC, and won the category by the Online Film Critics Society.

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