The First Lady’s Trip to India!

Mrs. Kennedy enters a Banaras shop to see some of the rich silks and brocades on display.

Jacqueline Kennedy took a goodwill tour of India in 1962. While the media gave widespread coverage on her fashion style, she functioned as an informal diplomat and developed her interest in arts and architecture, returning to India in later years to co-produce a book on Indian artwork. Accompanied by her sister Lee Radziwill, and as guest of John Kenneth… Continue reading The First Lady’s Trip to India!