Check Out 15 Rare Photos of Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy

Jackie Kennedy Onassis is the very definition of an American icon.

Married to John F. Kennedy — the 35th president of the United States — for a decade until his assassination in 1963, Jackie made an everlasting impression as first lady, restoring the interior of the White House and preserving Lafayette Square in the 1960s, per the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Her influence reached far beyond politics, solidifying her status as a bona fide style icon, with her timeless looks emulated by celebrities such as Kris Jenner over the years.

Jackie captivated the world after stepping into the public eye, from her professional achievements as an editor to her compelling mystique. Years after her death at age 64 on May 19, 1994, the former first lady and socialite’s allure remains eternal and omnipresent as new insights into her private life surface.

Scroll through these memorable photos that immortalize Jackie’s spirit, style and stature.

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Relaxing with the Pups

The Kennedy family has long been known for their love of dogs. Here, Jackie, Robert and their two children — Caroline and JFK Jr. — gather outside the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, Mass., surrounded by their furry pals.

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A Coming-of-Age Portrait

At 18 years old, a young Jackie wears a short-sleeved white dress with lace embroidery on the apron in a portrait.

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Anchors Aweigh

Following their travels across Europe, Jackie and her sister Lee were photographed in 1951 aboard their boat, making their way back to the U.S.

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Christmas at the President’s Palace

On Christmas Day in 1962, the president and first lady were joined at the White House by Jackie’s younger sister, Lee Radziwill, her husband Prince Stanisław Radziwiłł and their daughter.

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Hospital Visits

On Dec. 12, 1961, the first lady showed up at a children’s hospital, where she was seen chatting and holding hands with a young patient. For the occasion, she donned a classic peacoat paired with a hat, purse and gloves.

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Riding a Ship of the Desert

In 1961, Jackie visited Karachi, Pakistan, as part of her goodwill tour to strengthen U.S. relations. While there, she and sister Lee rode side-saddle on a camel, with Bashir Ahmad — who visited the U.S. that same year as a guest of Vice President Johnson — leading the animal.

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Classic Bridal Look

With her new husband by her side, Jackie strolled through their outdoor reception on Sept. 12, 1953, wearing her now-iconic wedding dress by Ann Lowe— a design she reportedly didn’t like at the time. She accessorized the gown with a pearl choker and a diamond bracelet — both gifted by JFK — while carrying a bouquet of pink and white spray orchids and gardenias.

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Aprés-Ski

In 1966, the former first lady was photographed smiling during a skip trip on the slopes of Gstaad, Switzerland.

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Parade Smiles

A month before the 1960 presidential election, Jackie and her husband — the Democratic nominee — attended the Columbus Day Parade (now known as the Indigenous People’s Day Parade) on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

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Postpartum Glow

After the birth of her son, JFK Jr., the first lady was rolled out of Georgetown Hospital, donning a plaid coat and gloves.

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City Walks

After a bit of retail therapy in Paris, in 1975, Jackie returned to London, where she was spotted trekking the streets while wearing a trench coat and large sunglasses.

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Celebrating Love

Here, Jackie wore a red coat while attending the wedding of her personal assistant, McKeon.

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Arriving in Barnstable, Mass.

As Jackie entered a car at Barnstable Airport in Hyannis Port, she brushed the wind-blown hair strands from her eyes. She had arrived to appear in an international TV special about her late husband on what would have been his 47th birthday.

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An Intimate Celebration

Shortly after tying the knot with shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis on Oct. 20, 1968, the newlyweds held an intimate reception in Skorpios, Greece — where she wore a beige knee-length two-piece by Valentino.

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Friendly Greetings

Accompanied by her brother-in-law, Sen. Edward Kennedy, the former first lady was seen at N.Y.C.’s 21 Club — shaking hands with other frequenters.