When Did Jackie Kennedy Remarry
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis remarried on October 20, 1968. She married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in a private ceremony on the Greek island of Skorpios. The marriage followed years of public mourning after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
Why Jackie Kennedy Remarried
After President Kennedy's death, Jackie sought privacy and financial stability for her children. Aristotle Onassis offered security, companionship, and access to his vast shipping empire. Their marriage was largely seen as a practical arrangement rather than a romantic fairy tale.
How Long the Marriage Lasted
The marriage lasted until Aristotle Onassis's death in 1975. Jackie returned to the United States and resumed her career in publishing. She later worked as an editor at Viking Press and Doubleday, continuing her professional life in New York City until her own death in 1994. Learn more about her life.
