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Jacqueline Kennedy Georgetown Walking Tour Sept. 12

Join a guided walking tour through Georgetown on September 12, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:15 pm to see several of the most important and interesting places connected to Jacqueline Kennedy - before, during and after her White House years.

This tour officially starts at Le Pain Quotdidien at 2815 M Street in Georgetown. Purchase tickets here.

Did you know that while residing in Washington, DC Jacqueline:

- Graduated from George Washington University, class of 1951, and later took additional courses at Georgetown University.

- Worked as a newspaper reporter for the Washington Times-Herald.

- Met her future husband Jack at a Georgetown dinner party.

- Became engaged to Jack at a Georgetown tavern.

- Resided in Georgetown both before and after her White House years.

- Gave birth to her son, John Jr. at Georgetown University Hospital.

- Transformed the role of First Lady of the United States.

- Became a fashion icon and style-setter.

- Founded the White House Historical Association, remodeled the White House, hosted an Emmy-winning television program and helped save Lafayette Square from demolition.

- Designed and built a home in Middleburg, VA.

- Led the funeral arrangements and national mourning period after JFK’s death.

- Was the first person to use the term “Camelot” when describing the Kennedy years.

- Supported the development of the Kennedy Center.

- And much more.

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Many of these events took place right in Georgetown. Come see where they actually occurred on this guided walking tour led by Robert Kelleman, the founder of the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture.