Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis was buried at Arlington National Cemetery alongside President John F. Kennedy and their children. Her funeral Mass was held at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan, the parish where she had been baptized. The burial marked the end of her public life and cemented her legacy as an iconic figure in American history.

Aristotle Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's second husband, died in Paris. This event marked the end of another significant chapter in her life, leading her to return permanently to the United States and begin a career as a book editor.

Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis, a Greek shipping magnate, on Skorpios, his private Greek island. This marriage caused significant controversy and public reaction, as it marked a major change in her life after the assassination of her first husband.

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Jacqueline Kennedy was present during the assassination. This tragic event profoundly affected her and the nation, marking a turning point in American history and cementing her image as a symbol of grief and resilience.

Jacqueline Kennedy hosted a televised tour of the White House with Charles Collingwood of CBS News. This event was broadcast to 56 million viewers in the United States and later distributed to 106 countries. It showcased her efforts to restore the White House and promote American culture, earning her a special Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Trustees Award.

John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the President of the United States, making Jacqueline Kennedy the First Lady. At 31, she became the third-youngest First Lady in U.S. history, and the first Silent Generation First Lady. This event marked the beginning of her highly influential role in American culture and politics.

Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island. The wedding was a significant social event with approximately 700 guests at the ceremony and 1,200 at the reception, marking the union of two prominent families and launching Jacqueline into the national spotlight.