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Jackie and JFK



Ethel and Bobby Kennedy



These three ladies, outsiders who married their ways into the Kennedy Clan, had the privileged to view American Politic at its peak.

As I was watching the movie on Hallmark, I could not help but wonder the impact these three ladies had on three of the most important figure of American History. Ted, Bobby and John F. Kennedy.

Ethel, the oldest of them three seemed to have a better view or charisma that was required to be a Kennedy. She knew all about the scandals and affairs that the men of Kennedy got themself into. Born into privileged in 1928, she met Bobby through Jean Kennedy. They were married in June 1950. Ethel and Bobby had 11 kids (one of whom was born after Bobby’s Assassination in 1968)

Jackie on the other hand preferred a very private life. When she became the First Lady, her concerned was for her children. She hated the thought of having the members of The Secret Service at their tails everywhere she went. Her marriage was far from ‘heavenly’ as John F. had health problems and countless affairs. She spent most of her time redecorating the White House and shopping.

Joan, the youngest of them three, suffered tremendously after Ted Kennedy’s failed election in the 80’s. Her life was shattered due to alcohol and Ted’s womanizing behavior.

All in all the movie didn't potray the roles that these ladies played in the life of the Kennedy's. The movie, potrayed(intentionally or otherwise), these ladies as a bunch of sad, powerless housewives. The fact that they withstood all rumors of scandals and affairs should be lauded.