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LeftofObama

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Tue Apr 9, 2013, 06:31 AM Apr 2013

12 Fascinating Facts About Jackie Kennedy's Iconic Pink Suit

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I found it interesting. I thought thought maybe the lounge might find it interesting too, especially #12.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/12-fascinating-facts-about-jackie-kennedys-iconic-pink-suit



6. Following the assassination, Jackie refused to take off the blood-stained suit. She told Lady Bird Johnson, "Oh, no...I want them to see what they have done to Jack.”





7. Jackie would not take off the suit until she arrived back at the White House the following morning.






9. The suit has never been cleaned and is kept out of public view in a temperature- and humidity-controlled room. The precise location where it is stored is kept secret.






12. Caroline Kennedy (Jackie’s sole surviving heir) officially deeded the suit to the National Archives in 2003. A condition of the deed prevents it from being seen by the public until at least 2103.


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