America's Reluctant Prince
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Karan, Donna, 247
Katzenbach, Nick, 264
Kempton, Murray, 86, 203
Kennedy, Caroline
adding casual informality to White House, 37, 39
arriving at White House, 19
birth of, 11, 13
birthday letters from Lyndon Johnson, 87–88
brother Patrick’s birth, 38
celebrating Christmas in Palm Beach, 66
at Concord Academy, 102
daily schedule of, 34–36
free time with Sydney Lawford, 73
inheriting George magazine, 402
Jackie’s final illness, 210
Jack’s death and, 53, 55
on John and Anthony’s relationship, 315–316
John’s birth and, 16–17
John’s feud with, 373–378, 384
at John’s memorial service, 399
John’s personality and temperament vs., 185
at John’s reception, 401
learning to curtsy, 37–38
learning to walk, 17–18
Life magazine photographs, 25
at Manassas battlefield, 57
marriage of, 184–185
meeting Carolyn Bessette (See Bessette, Carolyn Jean)
mother’s estate sale and, 374–377
moving from White House, 63–64
near drowning of, 32
promoting John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, 194–195
reaction to Onassis marriage, 98
Robert’s assassination and, 91
Robert’s funeral mass and burial, 93–94
on Scorpios Island, 98–100
at White House school, 35, 44–45, 65
Kennedy, Courtney, 93
Kennedy, Edward, Jr., 45
Kennedy, Edward (Ted)
bar-hopping with William Kennedy Smith, 187
delivering John’s eulogy, 399–400
flying mishap, 359
Harvard graduate, 130
at Hyannis, 36
at Jackie’s funeral mass, 212
at John’s graduation from Brown University, 167–168
at John’s eighteenth birthday celebration, 124
John’s eulogy, delivering, 8
as John’s father figure, 85
learning of missing airplane, 396
negotiating Jackie’s prenuptial agreement with Ari, 98
offering John opportunity to run for office, 195–196
Patrick’s death and, 38–39
Reagan and, 183–184
run for president, 140, 141
running for reelection, 127
Kennedy, Ethel, 51, 92, 186–187
Kennedy, Jack (JFK)
assassination of, 46–47
Bill Clinton meeting, 216
bringing casual informality to White House, 37
Catholic faith of, 14
as celebrity president, 10–11
civil rights movement and, 3, 263
conspiracy surrounding death of, 54–55
debilitating ailments, 28
foreign policy, 116
funeral mass for, 56–57, 59–60
funeral procession of, 58–59
as Harvard graduate, 130
hold on public imagination, 61–62
ideological clashes, 228
indiscretions of, 13, 24, 28
Judith Exner’s love affair with, 116
kiss-and-tell stories, 116
leaving for Dallas, 43–44
legacy of, 61–62
lying in state, 58
presidency announcement, 13–14
private life leaks, 28
public’s view of, 28–29
son Patrick’s birth, 38–39
staging children’s photos, 22
televised debates, 14–15
Tretick and, 24–25
Kennedy, Jack (JFK), relationship with John Jr.
Dallas anniversaries, 82, 208–209, 275
impact on father’s legacy, 324, 343, 377
John-John moniker, 35–36
John’s birth and, 10–11, 15–16
John’s childhood and, 26–27
playtimes with, 26–27, 35
promoting Profile in Courage Award (See John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award)
reconciling new revelations of, 116–117
saluting father’s casket, 5
Kennedy, Jackie (Jacqueline)
campaign appearances for Robert, 89–90
clashing with Secret Service, 11, 30–33, 105–109
controlling children’s public images, 21–22
death of, 211
early years of, 12–13
as editor at Viking Press, 125
engagement to John Husted, 13
estate auction of, 374–377
extensive travel of, 78
fear of Bobby becoming president, 89
funeral mass for, 211–212
Harold Macmillan and, 81–82
health, 11, 18, 64, 209–210
as Inquiring Camera Girl, 12–13
James Rowley and, 107–109
Lee’s joint approach in raising children, 100
loyalty to Lyndon Johnson, 88
Maurice Tempelsman and, 126, 207
miscarriages of, 13
on a mother’s responsibilities, 33–34
moving from White House, 63–64
paparazzi’s relationship with, 118–119
as photogenic, 10–11
Princess Diana and, 325–326
protecting children from public expectations, 7
restraining order on Galella, 119–120
Robert’s assassination and, 91
Robert’s funeral mass and burial, 93–94
romantic relationships after Jack, 126
Kennedy, Jackie (Jacqueline), as first lady
on Camp David, 20
counsel with Hillary Clinton, 281–282
letter from Eleanor Roosevelt, 19
making White House child-friendly, 18–19
ongoing conflict with Jack about photographing the children, 23–24
releasing press updates on John’s development, 20–21
on role to play as, 19–20
strategies to protect children, 20
televised tour of White House, 23
Kennedy, Jackie (Jacqueline), marriage to Aristotle Onassis
Ari’s death, 103
Bobby’s objection to, 97
diamond given to Jackie by Ari, 376
John Jr. reaction to, 98
known as “Jackie O,” 96
meeting Ari, 97
pornographic images of, 102
prenuptial agreement, 98
on Scorpios Island, 98–100
as shock to nation, 96
Kennedy, Jackie (Jacqueline), marriage to Jack
Camelot myth, 62–63
contributing to husband’s campaign, 14
grief after Jack’s death, 66–67
at Hammersmith Farm, 13
inaugural activities, 18
Jack’s assassination, 46–47, 51–53
Jack’s funeral, 53–54
Jack’s indiscretions, 13, 24, 28
leaving for Dallas, 43–44
lobbying monuments named after husband, 72–73
manufacturing Camelot myth, 7
shaping public’s view of JFK’s presidency, 71–72
son Patrick’s birth, 38
unveiling of official portrait at White House, 103–104
Kennedy, Jackie (Jacquelin
e), relationship with Caroline
birth of, 13
insisting Caroline be perfect in every way, 185
Kennedy, Jackie (Jacqueline), relationship with John Jr.
Ari as stepfather, 98–102
concern about John with Kennedy cousins, 186
concern for children’s memory of Jack, 85
dealing with Jackie’s passing, 212–213
fraternity house visit, 149
giving John Piper Cub observation airplane, 83
Jackie’s estate sale and, 374–377
Jackie’s final illness and death, 209–212
John’s acting and, 156
John’s birth, 10–11, 15–16
John’s career options, 218–219
John’s concern for Jackie, 155
male influences, 64, 67, 77–78, 99, 121
meeting Pat Manocchia, 181–182
opinion about John’s romances, 207–208
opinion of George, 227
protection procedures, 30–33, 105–109, 111–113
sharing special bond, 207
worries about John’s grades, 145–146
Kennedy, Jean. See Smith, Jean Kennedy
Kennedy, John F. See Kennedy, Jack (JFK)
Kennedy, John (John Jr.). See also main entries immediately following
acting experience, 127–128, 153–157, 179, 274
admiration for politicians, 216
Apollo Missions speech, 319–320
Armstrong discussing career options with, 218–219
Billy Noonan and (See Noonan, Billy)
birthday celebrations, 21, 23, 25, 43–45, 59–61, 63–64, 124–125
burdened by Camelot myth, 62
business ventures, 214–215
at Caroline’s wedding, 185
CBS News interview, 273–274
celebrity imitations, 176, 261
Central Park bike robbery, 111, 113–114
Central Park touch football games, 201
Christina Haag and (See Haag, Christina)
the Clintons and, 320, 349
on CNN, 273
commencement speech at Washington College, 206–207
death threats, 274
delivering McNamara speech, 225
Democratic National Convention speech, 189–191
at Drake’s Island Adventure Centre, 121–122
on exercising every day, 260
failed bar exams, 201–203, 221
fateful flight of, 389–394
feuding with Caroline, 373–378, 384
flying lessons, 358–359, 367, 390
at George (See George magazine)
gossip, interest in, 178
Grammy nomination, 192
health of, 260, 363
History Channel interview, 323–324
interest in politics, 152, 158–159, 191, 195–196, 221–222, 380–382, 387
internship at Center for Democratic Policy, 152
Jack and (See Kennedy, Jack [JFK], relationship with John Jr)
Jackie and (See Kennedy, Jackie [Jacqueline], relationship with John Jr.)
kidnapping plots, 110, 253–255
lending name to charitable causes, 203–204
love of flying, 40–41, 221, 358
marriage of (See Bessette, Carolyn Jean)
meeting Muhammad Ali, 120
meeting Valentino, 248
Michael Berman and (See Berman, Michael)
Mike Tyson and, 350–351
on Murphy Brown (TV sitcom), 272
at Office of Business Development for New York City, 187
Oprah Winfrey interview, 308–309
paparazzi’s relationship with, 119
Pat Manocchia and (See Manocchia, Pasquale “Pat”)
as People’s “The Sexiest Man Alive,” 192
physical appearance of, 126, 140–141, 161–162, 175, 189–190
political views, 165–166
on President’s Committee on Mental Retardation, 307
public’s view of, 29, 166–167, 176–177
racial color blindness of, 155–156
Random Ventures corporation, 214–215
Rob Littell and (See Littell, Rob)
romances and dating, 128, 170, 177–179, 183, 207–208, 233, 235–236, 384
on Ronald Reagan, 143–144, 165
RoseMarie Terenzio and (See Terenzio, RoseMarie)
Sasha Chermayeff and (See Chermayeff, Sasha)
sexual attractiveness, 182–183, 192, 245
speaking at Adcraft Club of Detroit, 244–245
Steven Gillon and (See Gillon, Steven)
trauma shaping, 68–70, 92
varied interests in books and music, 344
working at Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, 200–201
writing Charlie King about loss, 212–213
Kennedy, John (John Jr.), behavior and personality of
absentmindedness, 75, 123, 149–150, 181–182, 252, 261–262
accident-prone, 83–84
acts of empathy, 150–151
attraction to danger, 179–180
Caroline’s personality and temperament vs., 185
empathy and generosity of, 378–380
as exhibitionist, 161–162
experimenting with acid, 124
fashion style and influence, 76, 127
fatalistic view of, 255
identity crisis of, 127
immaturity of, 123, 129
inattentiveness of, 123, 129
interest in sports (See Frisbee; touch football)
marijuana use, 128, 139, 171, 189, 298, 328
scuba diving enthusiast, 169–170
self-exploration of, 173–174
Kennedy, John (John Jr.), childhood
acknowledging father’s death, 68
arriving at White House, 19
avoiding rough-and-tumble sports, 77
baptism of, 17
birth of, 9–11, 15–16
birthday letters from Lyndon Johnson, 87–88
brother Patrick’s birth, 38
call to Mrs. Lincoln, 65
casual informality brought to White House by, 39
celebrating Christmas in Palm Beach, 66
daily schedule, 36
delivery room drama, 10
fascination with military, 40–42, 76–77
hairstyle, 24
hyaline membrane disease, 10
Jack’s death and, 55, 57–59
Jack’s funeral mass, 59–60
“John-John” moniker, 35–36
learning to bow, 37–38
at Manassas battlefield, 57
media updates on, 20–21
meeting Queen Elizabeth II, 79
moving from White House, 63–64
playtime with cousins, 73
poor health of, 11
pranking Secret Service, 95–96
protection procedures, 30–33, 105–109, 111–115
reaction to Onassis marriage, 98
respiratory distress syndrome, 10
Robert and, 85, 87
Robert’s assassination and, 91–92
Robert’s funeral mass and burial, 93–94
on Scorpios Island, 98–100
struggle with final salute, 41–42, 59–60, 77
Teddy as father figure for, 85
temper tantrums, 38
on tourists, 68
unruly behavior of, 74–75, 84
William and, 75
Kennedy, John (John Jr.), death of
burial at sea, 398
coast guar
d finding body, 398
fateful flight, 389–394
media response to, 404–405
memorial service, 398–399
public response to, 403–404, 407–408
reception at Convent of the Sacred Heart, 400–401
Kennedy, John (John Jr.), education
at Brown University (See Brown University)
Capital Punishment flag football team, 199
City Policy Group organization, 199
at Collegiate School, 95–96
internship at Civil Rights Division of Reagan Justice Department, 199
internship at Manatt Phelps & Phillips, 199
law school rejections, 197
LSAT review course, 197
NYU Law School, 198–199
Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts, 125–129
at St. David’s School, 73–74, 82
Kennedy, John (John Jr.), extended family relationships
during Anthony’s illness, 317, 319, 320–321
battling with cousins, 341–343
clashing with Ethel, 186–187
close friendship with cousins, 120, 185–187
cousin Michael and, 341–343
dislike of Ed Schlossberg, 374–378
family obligations, 140, 142–143, 183–184, 189–190
lifelong friendship with Anthony, 100, 120–121, 186
on the way to Rory’s wedding, 389–394
Kennedy, John (John Jr.), relationship with Jack
Dallas anniversaries, 82, 208–209, 275
impact on father’s legacy, 324, 343, 377
playtimes, 26–27, 35
promoting Profile in Courage Award (See John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award)
reconciling new revelations about, 116–117
saluting father’s casket, 5
Kennedy, John (John Jr.), travels
to Cuba, 344–347
to England, 78–81
to Guatemala, 122, 135–136
Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, 122
to India, 170–172, 329, 339–340
to Ireland, 84
in Jamaica, 179–180
kayaking in Vietnam, 347–348
meeting Mother Teresa, 172
to Mount Rainier, 182
National Outdoor Leadership School, Kenya, 139
to Panama, 122, 136
to South Africa, 146
treasure hunting expedition, 169–170
Wyoming ranch, 122–124
Kennedy, Joseph P., 12, 65–66, 130, 204, 341–342
Kennedy, Joseph P., Jr., 12, 130, 358–359
Kennedy, Joseph Patrick, II (RFK’s son), 186
Kennedy, Kara, 45
Kennedy, Kathleen “Kick,” 359
Kennedy, Kerry, 67
Kennedy, Michael, 67, 341–343
Kennedy, Patrick (Ted’s son), 186
Kennedy, Patrick Bouvier, 38, 53
Kennedy, Robert F. (Bobby)