John F. Kennedy Jr.

John F. Kennedy Jr., often fondly referred to as "John-John", was an American lawyer, journalist, and magazine publisher. The son of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, he was a prominent public figure from birth, often captured by the media's spotlight.

ABOUT

John F. Kennedy Jr. was born on November 25, 1960, in Washington D.C., just seventeen days after his father was elected the 35th President of the United States. Tragically, his father was assassinated when John Jr. was just three years old. Growing up in the public eye, he would later carve out his own path in various professional fields, becoming a respected lawyer and founding the political magazine George.

BEFORE FAME

Raised amidst the backdrop of American politics and international spotlight, John F. Kennedy Jr. attended prestigious schools including The Collegiate School and Phillips Academy. He later went on to earn a degree in American Studies from Brown University and subsequently graduated from the New York University School of Law. His charisma and looks made him a media darling long before he embarked on a professional career.

TRIVIA

• John F. Kennedy Jr. was widely recognized from an iconic photograph taken during his father's funeral, where he was seen saluting his father's casket. • He co-founded George magazine in 1995, which focused on politics-as-lifestyle. It merged political journalism with the realms of entertainment and culture. • In 1988, he was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive." • Not only a media personality, John successfully completed his bar exam on his third attempt and worked as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan.

FAMILY LIFE

John F. Kennedy Jr. was born into the Kennedy political dynasty. He was married to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in 1996, and their wedding was a much-publicized media event. Tragically, both John and Carolyn, along with Carolyn’s sister Lauren Bessette, died in a plane crash on July 16, 1999, off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. His sister, Caroline Kennedy, is the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and a respected author and attorney.

ASSOCIATED WITH

John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life was interwoven with many well-known figures in American history and popular culture. His family legacy includes legendary figures such as his uncle Robert F. Kennedy and his cousin Maria Shriver. Professionally, he worked alongside numerous political and media personas. His magazine, George, featured interviews and contributions from many prominent cultural icons such as Barbra Streisand and Louis Farrakhan.

John F. Kennedy Jr. remains a captivating figure in American history, someone who lived under the immense weight of his family's legacy but also created his own distinguished path. His untimely death was a profound loss to both his family and the nation who kept a watchful eye on his life.