Jacqueline Kennedy started her first job in 1951 as the “Inquiring Camera Girl” for the Washington Times-Herald newspaper. As she roved around the city, she took pictures of people she encountered, asked them questions on the issues of the day, and wove their answers into her newspaper column. Among those she interviewed for her column was Richard Nixon. She also covered the first inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
During this time, Jacqueline met John F. Kennedy, who was a congressman and soon-to-be-elected senator from Massachusetts. They married in September, 1953. This clip of the couple with Ethel Kennedy is from a home movie taken by JFK’s close friend from WWII, Paul Fay.
-from the JFK Library. Our #JFK100 theme this month is Arts, Culture, and Jacqueline Kennedy. Join us for more about Jackie all month!
Home Movies turns 20 today. I didn’t have my own coach McGuirk growing up but I was going through some issues they showcased through the series. It felt like it was tailored for me and struck a cord. The designs are so charming, characters great and it’s very funny.