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Quote by Jackie Kennedy

“I will tell you one thing. They will never drag me out like a little old widow like they did Mrs. Wilson when President Wilson died. I will never be used that way.”

Quote by Jackie Kennedy

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Jackie Kennedy, born on July 28, 1929, and died on May 19, 1994, was the former First Lady of the United States. Known for her elegance, educational background, and fashion sense, she had a profound impact on American political culture through her life and public image at the White House. more

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