Jackie's Talents

More than just a pretty face with fine tastes in clothing and decor, Jackie Kennedy was a woman of various talents. One ability in particular made her even more valuable to her husband: her mastry of languages. Jackie was fluent in French and Spanish and could speak decent Italian. Jackie also loved painting and was quite good. Below, a painting of the White House (from the 1800s) that Jackie painted as a gift to her husband.



Discover more about Jackie--and JFK--in O! Jackie, including  a few more talents you might find surprising.