Leading Ladies

Five things to know about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

1. She spoke four languages: English, French, Italian and Spanish.

2. She spent her first two years in college at Vassar, then was off to France her junior year at the University  of Grenoble and the Sorbonne. Upon her return to the states she finished at George Washington finally graduating with a degree in French Literature.

3. When it came to fashion, more than anything she loved black and white combos. However she preferred white bottoms and a black sweater or blouse.  

4. Jackie's first job after her college graduation was as a photographer for the Washington Times-Herald. 

5. As a lover of culture, history, language and art, Jackie felt it was her duty to make the White House a national monument. Eventually after writing letters requesting donations, she was able to transform the White House into housing important historical artwork, artifacts and furniture-in which she gave a live tour on national television!