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I think the major role of the First Lady is to take care of the President so that he can best serve the people. And not to fail her family, her husband, and children.

Jackie Kennedy

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Jackie Kennedy
Age: 64 †
Born: 1929
Born: July 28
Died: 1994
Died: May 19
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