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“The trouble with me is that I'm an outsider. And that's a very hard thing to be in American life.”

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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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