Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was truly a woman ahead of her time, and understood that the role of women in Post- World War II life was shifting before it even began to change. Onassis balanced the role of the traditional woman as a wife and mother while becoming one of the most influential First Ladies the country had seen yet through her style, intelligence, and grace. However, it was her astuteness that made her so captivating; Onassis knew what had to be done politically, historically, and socially to promote her and her husbands legacy for decades to come. Her ability and drive to always be one step ahead of the game was what led her to such recognition, and remains to be her legacy up to this day. Even from her experiences as a child, Onassis showed a zeal for learning and a vivacious attitude that foreshadowed her success as a grown woman. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton New York. Her father, John Bouvier, was a New York stockbroker while her mother, Janet, was an equestrienne. Onassis was sent to good schools throughout her life, and proved to be a conscientious student, albeit a little mischievous.1 One of her teachers in elementary school described her as "a darling child, the prettiest little girl, very clever, very artistic, and full of the devil.” Another teacher claimed that "her disturbing conduct in geography class made it necessary to exclude her from the room”.2 From the age of twelve, Onassis participated in ballet lessons, learned French, and shared wither her mother a love of horseback riding. In 1940 when Onassis was just eleven, she won a national junior horsemanship competition. In the New York Times, they reported that "Jacqueline Bouvier, an eleven-year-old equestrienne fro... ... middle of paper ... ...ng days.27 The fact that Onassis planned this years before and died before the release of the recordings shows how committed she was to maintaining her husband’s legacy and not allowing it to be forgotten. In the words of Douglas Brinkley, “Jacqueline Kennedy epitomized elegance in the post–World War II era...There's never been a first lady like Jacqueline Kennedy, not only because she was so beautiful but because she was able to name an entire era 'Camelot' ... no other first lady in the 20th century will be able to have that aura. She's become an icon."28 Throughout her life, she was admired as a learned, classy, and graceful woman. Through her actions in the White House and her influence on husband’s presidency, Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis’s legacy paints her to this day to be a diligent and fiercely independent woman with wisdom beyond her years.
Have you ever wondered how women helped our country? There was and still are women who changed or change the world today. Like Shirley Muldowney,and Rose Will Monroe, or Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony, maybe Hillary Clinton. Some of these women changed little things and some changed big things, but they all made a difference in their own way.
“There will be great presidents but there will never be another Camelot” -Jackie Kennedy, the 35th First Lady to John F. Kennedy. Jackie Kennedy and many other people refer to John F. Kennedy's short term presidency to Camelot due to his rise and fall. Therefore, the Kennedy mystique, his domestic policy, and foreign policy are a modern example of Camelot.
"She held us together as a family and a country." - Ted Kennedy. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, the charming young wife of John Kennedy, had a huge impact on America. Everyone seemed to love her. She was admired worldwide.
When her husband became the President, Eleanor Roosevelt made herself a strong speaker on behalf of a wide range of social causes, including youth employment and civil rights for blacks and women. She also had compassion for the Jewish and helped them go through the time when Hitler had power. She did all of her work with self-confidence, authority, independence, and cleverness. Eleanor Roosevelt is one of the greatest women who ever lived because of her accomplishments, her benefits to mankind, and her motives to accomplish her goals.
Jacqueline Kennedy's fashion influence the news story as often as public addresses of the President. “All the talk over what I wear and how I fix my hair has amused me and puzzled me. What does my hairdo have to do with my husband's ability to be President?" (Perry 60). Jacqueline Kennedy’s question was one that needed addressing because for a little over a century American First Ladies’ fashions were constantly being critiqued on a celebrity-like status. First Lady Mary Lincoln also worried about her appearance was recorded telling her seamstress that she felt the public was her greatest critic (Weinham 1). Jacqueline Kennedy’s question proved that the conundrum persisted through to the twentieth century. With Mrs. Kennedy’s logic, political actions on the president’s behalf should have been the only concern the American public had with their First Lady,but the role of First Lady held unwritten conditions. An astounding $300,000,000 was given by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union to John Kennedy’s presidential campaign to ensure that Jacqueline Kennedy would “buy American” (Perry 58). Even though this is rare case of her fashion’s effect on JFK’s presidential campaigning, her choice in shoes was a miniscule factor to the grand scheme of his election into office.Unbeknownst to Jacqueline Kennedy before her husband’s office, her appearance would have little to do with her “husband’s ability to be president,” but rather, her own ability to embody the ever-evolving American Woman as First Lady of the United States.Jacqueline Kennedy's striking fashion reflected the Women's Liberation Movement with demanding colors, attention, and respect, structured suits and blueprints, and adaptable colloquial outfits a...
Abigail Adams married a man destined to be a major leader of the American Revolution and the second President of the United States. Although she married and raised men that become such significant figures during their time, her herself was played an important role in the American society. The events that happened in her life, starting from childhood and ending in her adult years, led her to be a Revolutionary woman. Three main reasons behind her becoming such a strong, independent woman was the fact that she married a man who had an important role in politics, growing up with no education, and raising a family basically by herself.
...believed in their causes, and she knew first hand what it was like to be one of them. Eva was a unique First Lady who worked for what she believed in, and will be forever remembered in her country and others around the world.
...buried at a Church next to her husband. When she was dying she said she was ready to meet her husband in heaven. Woman like Abigail Adams should be recognized for making the difference in the lives of people today. Abigail Adams was an important figure because of her relation to John Adams, her many accomplishments, and how they effected the United States today.
woman and a great role model. Serving as a First Lady, she knew she would face
Kennedy made sure her husband would be remembered. In a 1964 memorial issue for LOOK magazine, she said, “So now, he is a legend when he would have preferred to be a man.” Despite the numerous interviews she allowed and the endless amount of times she retold the story of her husband’s death, one interview remains to stand out the most. In her interview with LIFE magazine, Jackie Kennedy showed the nation a new side of the former First Lady who was known for being a symbol of strength during a time of tragedy.
...and in 1961 he re-appoints her to the United Nations, but as chair of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women. In 1962, she furthers her Civil Right’s crusade by monitoring and reporting on the efforts and progress of the fight for civil rights in the United States. On November 7th 1962, she died at the age of seventy-eight of an extended illness. Many attended her funeral, President Kennedy, as well as Eisenhower and Truman attended. She was buried next to her husband at Hyde Park (http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/ar32.html).
Despite best her best efforts Abigail Adams wasn’t entirely successful in her efforts to revolutionize the rights of women as well as what it means to be a women, she made a lasting impact. Although powerful and persuasive women were frowned upon and shunned, she was always ready and willing to use her position as the first lady to her advantage. She brought equalization and womens rights to the surface, leaving the legacy and power to the next women who wanted to join the
...s were introduced. American women are truly lucky to have had Abigail Adams. Abigail Adams' efforts have given education for females. Charles W. Akers, the author of Abigail Adams an American Women, as well as I believe that if Abigail hadn't spoken out on these subjects, who else would have? Even though she did not accomplish her crusades, she planted the idea of her goal and objective into other minds. For her courageous foresight, women now have equal rights. Abigail was a talented letter writer, a supporter of her husband in his long civic career, and the mother of the most significant family dynasty in American public life. Abigail Smith Adams was the first fully liberated woman in American history and an inspiration to women for generations to come.
To begin, Julia Child was born on August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California. She lived a very normal life. She was raised in a stable family and was involved in many sports. Being involved in so many sports, she was known as the most athletic girl in her school. Though raised as a normal kid she was different from her peers. She was very tall; at least a head and shoulder taller than all of the other children in her grade. When she went to high school she was sent to a boarding school in Northern California. While attending the boarding school she developed a very strong sense of leadership. Soon after high school she went to Smith College and earned her degree in history. “At Smith I did some theater, a bit of creative writing, and played basketball. But I was a pure romantic, and only operating with half of my burners on; I spent most of my time there just growing up.” (Julia’s Life: Timeline. 1934) Julia never planned on becoming a famous chef. She actually wanted to pursue writing after college. She moved to Manhattan and became a copywriter. Soon after, Julia moved back to take care of her dying mother. She continued writing for local publications.
Abigail Adams left behind a legacy of strong federalist and strong feminist views. She used her position in life to try to better the lives of women everywhere. Mrs. Adams was one of the earliest feminists and will always influence every generation of American women.