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- Videotape Recording, "Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Remembered: A Profile of Her Life," 1994 - As First Lady, Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset to President Kennedy. Her charm, grace, and intelligence continued to win over the public for years afterward. CBS produced this 81-minute videocassette after her death on May 19, 1994, containing a retrospective of Jackie's life, an excerpt of her 1962 White House tour, and a rare pre-election interview.

- 1929-1994
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Videotape Recording, "Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Remembered: A Profile of Her Life," 1994
As First Lady, Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset to President Kennedy. Her charm, grace, and intelligence continued to win over the public for years afterward. CBS produced this 81-minute videocassette after her death on May 19, 1994, containing a retrospective of Jackie's life, an excerpt of her 1962 White House tour, and a rare pre-election interview.
- Life Magazine for October 1958, "In Color: The First Lady at Home" - As President Dwight D. Eisenhower's First Lady from 1953 to 1961, Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower was noted for her outgoing manner, her graciousness as a hostess, and her obvious pride in husband and home. This <em>Life</em> magazine cover article features Mrs. Eisenhower's manner of coping with the demanding domestic and social duties that fall upon the First Lady.

- October 20, 1958
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Life Magazine for October 1958, "In Color: The First Lady at Home"
As President Dwight D. Eisenhower's First Lady from 1953 to 1961, Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower was noted for her outgoing manner, her graciousness as a hostess, and her obvious pride in husband and home. This Life magazine cover article features Mrs. Eisenhower's manner of coping with the demanding domestic and social duties that fall upon the First Lady.
- Souvenir Book, "Salute to Jacqueline Kennedy: the Bravest Woman In the World," 1964 - Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. The American public also regretted that this marked the end of Jacqueline Kennedy's time as First Lady. This 1964 souvenir book helped them keep that memory alive.

- 1960-1964
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Souvenir Book, "Salute to Jacqueline Kennedy: the Bravest Woman In the World," 1964
Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. The American public also regretted that this marked the end of Jacqueline Kennedy's time as First Lady. This 1964 souvenir book helped them keep that memory alive.
- Character Doll, Martha Washington, 1920-1940 -

- 1920-1940
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Character Doll, Martha Washington, 1920-1940
- Look Magazine for July 4, 1961, "What You Don't Know about Jacqueline Kennedy" - President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her charm, grace, and intelligence won over many a critic and her appearance on the front of a magazine was sure to attract attention and increase sales. This <em>Look</em> magazine cover image was considered the "Official White House Portrait" of the First Lady.

- July 04, 1961
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Look Magazine for July 4, 1961, "What You Don't Know about Jacqueline Kennedy"
President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her charm, grace, and intelligence won over many a critic and her appearance on the front of a magazine was sure to attract attention and increase sales. This Look magazine cover image was considered the "Official White House Portrait" of the First Lady.
- 1912 Baker Electric Victoria, Used by Five First Ladies of the United States - President William Howard Taft motorized the White House in 1909 when he purchased a steam-powered White, two gasoline-powered Pierce-Arrows and a Baker Electric. Three years later, Taft replaced the 1909 Baker with this 1912 Victoria model for the First Lady's use. It remained in use until 1928, serving Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson, Edith Wilson, Florence Harding, and Grace Coolidge.

- 1912
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1912 Baker Electric Victoria, Used by Five First Ladies of the United States
President William Howard Taft motorized the White House in 1909 when he purchased a steam-powered White, two gasoline-powered Pierce-Arrows and a Baker Electric. Three years later, Taft replaced the 1909 Baker with this 1912 Victoria model for the First Lady's use. It remained in use until 1928, serving Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson, Edith Wilson, Florence Harding, and Grace Coolidge.
- Life Magazine for April 26, 1963, "Charming Album of Jackie Growing Up" - With her charm, grace, and intelligence, President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her appearance on a magazine cover was sure to draw attention and increase sales. Americans' seemingly unquenchable thirst for "all things Jackie" resulted in this <em>Life</em> magazine cover story, featuring an image of Jacqueline when she was ten years old.

- April 26, 1963
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Life Magazine for April 26, 1963, "Charming Album of Jackie Growing Up"
With her charm, grace, and intelligence, President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her appearance on a magazine cover was sure to draw attention and increase sales. Americans' seemingly unquenchable thirst for "all things Jackie" resulted in this Life magazine cover story, featuring an image of Jacqueline when she was ten years old.
- TV Guide Magazine for November 24-30, 1962, "The World of Jacqueline Kennedy" - First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received much media coverage for her restoration of the White House state rooms. The American public was fascinated by Mrs. Kennedy's sense of style, dedication to history, and determination to authenticate and seek out furnishings used by previous presidents and their families. Following the success of her televised tour in February 1962, NBC produced this biography later that year.

- November 01, 1962
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TV Guide Magazine for November 24-30, 1962, "The World of Jacqueline Kennedy"
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received much media coverage for her restoration of the White House state rooms. The American public was fascinated by Mrs. Kennedy's sense of style, dedication to history, and determination to authenticate and seek out furnishings used by previous presidents and their families. Following the success of her televised tour in February 1962, NBC produced this biography later that year.
- Lithograph "Mrs. Lincoln," circa 1862 - At the time this lithograph was made, Mary Lincoln faced many difficulties generated by political divisions within the nation. She also faced difficulties balancing her White House social responsibilities with rivalries and intrigues circulating during the Civil War. Mary worked hard as First Lady, including redecorating the public and private rooms in the White House as well as the purchase of new china.

- circa 1862
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Lithograph "Mrs. Lincoln," circa 1862
At the time this lithograph was made, Mary Lincoln faced many difficulties generated by political divisions within the nation. She also faced difficulties balancing her White House social responsibilities with rivalries and intrigues circulating during the Civil War. Mary worked hard as First Lady, including redecorating the public and private rooms in the White House as well as the purchase of new china.
- Life Magazine for September 1, 1961, "The First Lady: She Tells Her Plans for the White House" - First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received much media coverage for her restoration of the White House state rooms. The American public was fascinated by Mrs. Kennedy's sense of style, dedication to history, and determination to authenticate and seek out furnishings used by previous presidents and their families. This <em>Life</em> magazine featured a portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy for its cover story.

- September 01, 1961
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Life Magazine for September 1, 1961, "The First Lady: She Tells Her Plans for the White House"
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received much media coverage for her restoration of the White House state rooms. The American public was fascinated by Mrs. Kennedy's sense of style, dedication to history, and determination to authenticate and seek out furnishings used by previous presidents and their families. This Life magazine featured a portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy for its cover story.