The Kennedys

   
 
 
Young JackieYoung JackiePhoto taken 12 August 1934 in the American countryside of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as a child riding a pony led by her father John Vernou Bouvier III. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read -/AFP/Getty Images)
Young JFKYoung JFKJohn F. Kennedy at the age of eight. Kennedy was the second of nine children born to Rose and Joseph Kennedy. (Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)
A day at the zooA day at the zooBritish zoologist, author and humanist Sir Julian Sorell Huxley opening Pets Corner, with Edward Kennedy (front) and Robert Kennedy (rear) when their father, Joseph Kennedy, was the American ambassador to Britain. Original Publication: People Disc - HE0207 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Eating ice-creamEating ice-cream4 July 1939: Robert Kennedy (on the left) eating ice-cream with John Sheffield in the garden of the American embassy in London during the time when his father, Joseph Kennedy was ambassador to Great Britain.
Kennedy familyKennedy family1937:American multi-millionaire Joseph Patrick Kennedy(right), the newly-appointed ambassador to London, with his wife Rose Kennedy (second from right) and eight of their nine children, in London.
Kennedy's in LondonKennedy's in London16 March 1938: Joseph Patrick Kennedy (1888 - 1969), the American Ambassador and financier with his wife and five of their nine children at the Princes Gate home in London
Young JFKYoung JFKAmerican statesman John F. Kennedy, later the 35th President of the United States (right), with Mr Borhum at a garden party at the White House, Washington DC. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Young JackieYoung JackiePhoto taken 12 August 1934 of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as a child with her parents. Jacqueline Kennedy's parents divorced 1940. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read -/AFP/Getty Images)
Joseph Kennedy and sonsJoseph Kennedy and sons1937: Joseph Kennedy, the American Ambassador to Britain (centre) with two of his sons, John F Kennedy (left), later the 35th President of the United States of America, and Joseph Kennedy Jnr, in London (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Victorious FamilyVictorious Family9 November 1960: A group portrait of John F. Kennedy (center) surrounded by his family after the news he won the U.S. presidential election, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
And relax...And relax...Portrait of members of the Kennedy family at their home on the night after John F. Kennedy won the 1960 US Presidential election, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, November 9, 1960. Sitting, from left, Eunice Shriver (on chair arm), Rose Kennedy (1890 - 1995), Joseph Kennedy (1888 - 1969) (on chair arm), Jacqueline Kennedy (1929 - 1994) (head turned away from camera), and Ted Kennedy. Back row, from left, Ethel Kennedy, Stephen Smith (1927 - 1990), Jean Smith, American President John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963), Robert F. Kennedy (1925 - 1968), Pat Lawford (1924 - 2006), Sargent Shriver, Joan Kennedy, and Peter Lawford (1923 - 1984). (Photo by Paul Schutzer/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)
Rose KennedyRose KennedyRose Kennedy, the wife of Joseph Kennedy and mother of the Democratic Party politicians John, Robert and Edward Kennedy, holding a copy of her autobiography 'Times to Remember'. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Getty Images)
Joseph KennedyJoseph KennedyAmerican Ambassador Joseph Kennedy leaving for the embassy at Ham, Surrey, for the Lever. his son John, became the 35th President of the United States and the younger sons Edward and Robert were both candidates for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party. (Photo by London Express/GettyImages)
Joseph Kennedy and other officialsJoseph Kennedy and other officialsMembers of the cabinet and other officials who are to occupy key posts in the administration of the Relief Bill including Joseph Kennedy
Three KennedysThree Kennedys1 September 1939: Joe, Kathleen and John F Kennedy, the children of American Ambassador to Great Britain, Joseph P Kennedy, arriving at the Houses of Parliament in London. John later became the 35th President of the United States. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Joseph Kennedy and sonsJoseph Kennedy and sonsJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy and his brother Robert, surround their father Joseph on 5 July 1938 in Southampton on the deck of French 'Normandy' cruiser liner after their arrival from the US.
Rose Kennedy and daughtersRose Kennedy and daughters11 May 1938: Rose Kennedy (centre), wife of multi-millionaire and US ambassador to Britain Joseph Kennedy, and two of her daughters
Kathleen Kennedy's weddingKathleen Kennedy's weddingKathleen Kennedy with her husband William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington, after their wedding in London, 6 May 1944. Kathleen was the daughter of former US Ambassador to Britain, Joseph Kennedy, and younger sister of future U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
BobbyBobbySenator Robert Kennedy (1925 - 1968), candidate for the Presidential nomination of the Democratic Party and brother of the late President John F Kennedy, during a visit to London, May 1967. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Senator John F. KennedySenator John F. KennedySenator John F Kennedy seeking the Democratic nomination for the presidential elections, which he went on to win. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Robert & John F. KennedyRobert & John F. KennedyUS Senator John F. Kennedyat his home in Georgetown, Massachusetts, with his brother Robert, 1955. A painting by John Kennedy hangs on the wall behind him. (Photo by Three Lions/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Making a pointMaking a pointAmerican president John F. Kennedy making a point during a press conference in the new State Department Auditorium in Washington. Original Publication: People Disc - HU0135 (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Wedding DressWedding DressFile photo dated 12 September 1953 of Jacqueline Bouvier on the day of her wedding to John F. Kennedy in Newport, Rhode Island. (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)
Wedding ceremonyWedding ceremonySenator John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917 - 1963), Democratic senator for Massachusetts, escorts his bride Jacqueline Lee Bouvier (1929 - 1994) down the church aisle shortly after their wedding ceremony at Newport, Rhode Island. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
John Kennedy Jr. playing in the Oval OfficeJohn Kennedy Jr. playing in the Oval Office192021 08: John Kennedy Jr. Playing in the Oval Office at the White House, Washington, DC, October 15, 1963. (Photo by Liaison Agency)
John F. Kennedy makes a speechJohn F. Kennedy makes a speech1962: US statesman John F Kennedy, 35th president of the USA, making a speech. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Royal visitRoyal visit5 June 1961: Prince Philip, Jacqueline Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and the American President John Fitzgerald Kennedy at Buckingham Palace, London.
Easter SundayEaster SundayA full length portrait of U.S. president John F Kennedy with first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and their children, Caroline and John Jr, standing outside in front of a door at his father Jospeh P Kennedy's estate, Palm Beach, Florida, Easter Sunday
Kennedy boys at playKennedy boys at playRobert F. Kennedy in informal shot outside w. brother Senator John F. Kennedy playing w/ kids. (Photo by Paul Schutzer//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images)
John & Caroline KennedyJohn & Caroline KennedyAmerican politician Senator (and later US President) John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963) smiles as his infant daughter Caroline plays hide and seek as she lies in her crib in the nursery at their Georgetown home, Washington DC, March 25, 1958. (Photo by Ed Clark/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images)
Caroline Kennedy Kissing John Jr.Caroline Kennedy Kissing John Jr.WASHINGTON, : Caroline Kennedy, daughter of US president John Fitzgerald Kennedy, kisses her little brother John jr, born on 25 November 1960, Washington, December 1960. (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)
Christening of John F Jr.Christening of John F Jr. John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963), American president-elect, with his wife Jacqueline (1929 - 1994) at the christening of their son John F Jr. (1960 - 1999) in Washington. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images
JFK greets son JohnJFK greets son JohnPresident John F. Kennedy greets his son John. (Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)
Caroline Kennedy with her parentsCaroline Kennedy with her parentsPhoto dated approximately 1959 of Caroline Kennedy kissing her father then US Senator (D-MA) John F. Kennedy, as her mother Jackie looks at, in their residence in Washington DC. (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)
Home on the rangeHome on the range31 March 1963: US President John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) stands outdoors with his wife, First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (1929 - 1994), as their daughter, Caroline, sits atop a pony and their son, John Jr. (1960 - 1999) holds his arms out. (Photo by John F. Kennedy Library/John F. Kennedy Library/Getty Images)
The Kennedy family at ChristmasThe Kennedy family at ChristmasU.S. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose with their family on Christmas Day at the White House, Washington, D.C., December 25, 1962. (Photo by John F. Kennedy Library/Courtesy of Getty Images)
Father and daughterFather and daughterPresident John F. Kennedy with family, circa 1960s. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images).
The Kennedy's landThe Kennedy's landUndated picture showing John Fitzgerald Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline and their daughter Caroline arriving at an airport. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)
President Kennedy with daughter CarolinePresident Kennedy with daughter CarolinePresident John F. Kennedy walking with his daughter Caroline on the day of the birth of his son, John Jr. (Photo by Lynn Pelham/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)
Father and sonFather and sonPresident John F. Kennedy with his son, John Jr. on the beach at Newport, Rhode Island September 12, 1963.(Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)
JFK and Jackie KennedyJFK and Jackie KennedyPresident John F. Kennedy, second right, and First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy attend the first America's Cup race, 9 September 1962 in Newport, RI. (Photo Courtesy of Kennedy Library Archives/Newsmakers)
1960s JFK1960s JFKJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-63), pictured in the 1960s in the USA.
Johnson succeeds JFKJohnson succeeds JFKLyndon B. Johnson takes the oath of office as President of the United States, after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy November 22, 1963. (Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)
John F. Kennedy, Jr. and sister CarolineJohn F. Kennedy, Jr. and sister CarolineJohn F. Kennedy, Jr. and sister Caroline Kennedy March 8, 1999. (Photo by Diane Freed)
Members of the Kennedy familyMembers of the Kennedy familyMembers of the Kennedy family (L-R) Sen. Edward Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, John F. Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and Edward Schlossberg watch as Connecticuut Govenor Lowell Weicker receives the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
John F. Kennedy, Jr.John F. Kennedy, Jr.Picture showing John F. Kennedy Jr answering journalists questions 20 May 1994 soon after his mother Jackie Kennedy's death in New York. The plane piloted by John F. Kennedy Jr went missing 17 July 1999.
President's mumPresident's mum27 June 1975: Rose Kennedy, the mother of the late American president, John F. Kennedy. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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