20 photos of Jackie Kennedy that you might have never seen

Caroline FoxJul 28, 2020, 23:11 IST

Kennedy water skiing in 1962.Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

Jackie Kennedy wore many hats: She was a mother, first lady of the United States, a successful editor, and an influential fashion icon.
On what would have been her 91st birthday, Insider rounded up 20 rare photos of Kennedy.
Images show her displaying her adventurous side to spending precious moments with her family.

Jacqueline Bouvier met John F. Kennedy when he was a congressman. The couple married a year later in 1953, and in January 1960, Kennedy declared his candidacy for president.

During her time in the White House, Jackie Kennedy often represented the United States, whether through her extensive restoration plan in Washington or traveling abroad. Her intelligence paired with her carefully curated fashion choices quickly transformed her into an influential public figure who left a lasting legacy.

After the assassination of her husband in 1963, Kennedy moved to Manhattan. In 1968, it was announced she would marry her longtime friend Aristotle Onassis. The announcement, which took the public by surprise, meant she would become known as "Jackie O."

Kennedy's birthday was July 28 — she would be 91 this year — so to celebrate her life of achievements and influence, Insider rounded up 20 photos that offer a glimpse into her incredible life.

During their engagement, John F. Kennedy and Jackie would vacation at the Kennedy compound, where she could showcase her athletic side ...

The engaged couple plays baseball in Massachusetts. Hy Peskin/Getty Images

... as well as pose in front of the breathtaking view.

Kennedy in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, 1953. Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images

In 1960, John F. Kennedy was the Democratic presidential nominee, and Jackie was pregnant. She would support him by writing a weekly newsletter from home.

Kennedy sits at her typewriter at home in 1960. Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

In January 1961, JFK was sworn in as president and Jackie Kennedy quickly became a public icon, but at home, she was still mom.

Kennedy with her children. CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images

According to the JFK Library, Kennedy once told a reporter, "If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do well matters very much."

Kennedy cuts newspaper clippings with daughter Caroline. Alfred Eisenstaedt / Contributor/Getty Images

Kennedy was committed to restoring the White House, turning it into a reflection of American architectural and artistic history.

Kennedy examines blueprints for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was built nearby the White House in Washington. Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

But alongside her responsibilities as first lady, Kennedy never shied away from adventure, and even water skied alongside astronaut John Glenn in the Nantucket Sound.

Kennedy water skiing in 1962. Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

After her husband's death, Kennedy began creating the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and she also continued to travel the world.

Kennedy riding through the mountains. Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

According to the JFK Library, Kennedy spoke French, Spanish, and Italian, making her widely admired while traveling abroad.

Kennedy in Seville, Spain. Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

While in Seville, Kennedy was spotted giggling while watching a Flamenco concert with Princess Grace of Monaco and her husband, Prince Rainier.

Kennedy at a Flamenco concert. Bettmann / Contributor

She also took her children on a ski trip to Gstaad, Switzerland, in 1966.

Kennedy and her children, John and Caroline, are ready to play in the snow. SeM/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Nine years later, the Kennedys still enjoyed family ski trips to Gstaad, where they could escape the spotlight and hit the slopes.

Jackie and John unload the car with their ski equipment in January 1975. Bertrand LAFORET/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Skiing was another way for Kennedy to showcase her chic fashion choices, as well as a chance to have some fun.

Kennedy photographed at the ski resort of Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland. James Andanson/Sygma via Getty Images

In 1968, Kennedy spent a week in Mexico visiting sites and touring the ruins of Mayan civilizations.

Kennedy visiting Mexico. Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

In 1970, Kennedy visited Israel and toured the holy city of Jerusalem. Eight years later, Kennedy would return to visit the Yad Kennedy Memorial and the John F. Kennedy Peace Forest.

Kennedy stands in front of a section of the Western Wall. Alain MINGAM/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

In 1970, Kennedy visited Israel and toured the holy city of Jerusalem. Eight years later, Kennedy would return to visit the Yad Kennedy Memorial and the John F. Kennedy Peace Forest.

After leaving the White House, Kennedy moved back to New York City.

Jackie Kennedy is photographed with the buildings of lower Manhattan in the background. Bettmann / Contributor/Getty Images

Five years after JFK's death, Kennedy married the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. Here, she is pictured swimming off the Greek island of Skorpios, which he owned.

Kennedy takes a swim in the sea off the Greek island of Skorpios. Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images

Five years after JFK's death, Kennedy married the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. Here, she is pictured swimming off the Greek island of Skorpios, which he owned.

Onassis and Kennedy wed on the island of Skorpios, followed by a lively Mediterranean vacation filled with ocean swims, boating, and relaxation.

Kennedy dries off in the sunshine with her husband. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Back in New York City in 1970, Kennedy kept her adventurous spirit alive while biking through Central Park. She also worked as a magazine editor in the city.

Kennedy rides her bike down a wooded path in Central Park. Larry Zumwalt/Pictorial Parade/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Kennedy's commitment to being a mother, her work to protect her country's heritage, and her fantastic style left a lasting legacy on American culture.

Kennedy walking her dog late at night in New York City. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

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20 photos of Jackie Kennedy that you might have never seen

During their engagement, John F. Kennedy and Jackie would vacation at the Kennedy compound, where she could showcase her athletic side ...

... as well as pose in front of the breathtaking view.

In 1960, John F. Kennedy was the Democratic presidential nominee, and Jackie was pregnant. She would support him by writing a weekly newsletter from home.

In January 1961, JFK was sworn in as president and Jackie Kennedy quickly became a public icon, but at home, she was still mom.

According to the JFK Library, Kennedy once told a reporter, "If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do well matters very much."

Kennedy was committed to restoring the White House, turning it into a reflection of American architectural and artistic history.

But alongside her responsibilities as first lady, Kennedy never shied away from adventure, and even water skied alongside astronaut John Glenn in the Nantucket Sound.

After her husband's death, Kennedy began creating the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and she also continued to travel the world.

According to the JFK Library, Kennedy spoke French, Spanish, and Italian, making her widely admired while traveling abroad.

While in Seville, Kennedy was spotted giggling while watching a Flamenco concert with Princess Grace of Monaco and her husband, Prince Rainier.

She also took her children on a ski trip to Gstaad, Switzerland, in 1966.

Nine years later, the Kennedys still enjoyed family ski trips to Gstaad, where they could escape the spotlight and hit the slopes.

Skiing was another way for Kennedy to showcase her chic fashion choices, as well as a chance to have some fun.

In 1968, Kennedy spent a week in Mexico visiting sites and touring the ruins of Mayan civilizations.

In 1970, Kennedy visited Israel and toured the holy city of Jerusalem. Eight years later, Kennedy would return to visit the Yad Kennedy Memorial and the John F. Kennedy Peace Forest.

After leaving the White House, Kennedy moved back to New York City.

Five years after JFK's death, Kennedy married the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. Here, she is pictured swimming off the Greek island of Skorpios, which he owned.

Onassis and Kennedy wed on the island of Skorpios, followed by a lively Mediterranean vacation filled with ocean swims, boating, and relaxation.

Back in New York City in 1970, Kennedy kept her adventurous spirit alive while biking through Central Park. She also worked as a magazine editor in the city.

Kennedy's commitment to being a mother, her work to protect her country's heritage, and her fantastic style left a lasting legacy on American culture.