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“The greatest responsibility is your children. If my children turned out badly, I'd feel that nothing I had done was worthwhile.”

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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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