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JFK's First Lady: Jackie and Culture

Clip: Season 1 | 2m 14s

Politics unnerved Jackie Kennedy so she found respite in curating a new culture of elegance in the White House. She set out to honor writers and performers, creating what her dress designer dubbed a "Versailles in Washington."

Aired: 11/11/13

Rating: NR

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