Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis stands as a singular figure in American history, celebrated for redefining the role of the First Lady. Her restoration of the White House into a historical museum remains a landmark achievement in preservation. She was the first woman to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, a testament to her enduring impact on American culture. Her influence on fashion and interior design continues to inspire designers and historians alike.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Presidential Medal of Freedom
First woman to receive the award posthumously
Kennedy Center Honors
For contributions to American culture through the arts
National Endowment for the Humanities Medal
For contributions to humanities
Women's Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for her contributions to society
Medal of Merit
For White House restoration efforts
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100: Most Important People of the Century
Greatest Americans Poll
Best Dressed Icons
Magazine Covers
TIME
December 1962
Woman of the Year
Vogue
Various 1960s
Fashion Icon Features
Life
Various 1961-1963
First Lady Documentation
Records & Feats
Youngest First Lady
Youngest First Lady in U.S. history at the time of inauguration
Most Influential Fashion Icon
Consistently ranked #1 on lists of best-dressed women
White House Restoration
Led the first comprehensive restoration of the White House