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Jackie Kennedy's '60s Newspaper Columns Live Again on Twitter

by Caleb Johnson on September 20, 2010 at 06:50 AM

About a week ago, Jackie Kennedy, the wife of our 35th president, tweeted from beyond the grave -- sort of. According to the AP, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library is re-releasing (to Twitter) a series of newspaper columns written by Jackie during the 1960 presidential campaign. Fifty years ago, Jackie was pregnant with John, Jr., and couldn't join her husband, John, on the campaign trail. To ensure that her absence wouldn't create a negative perception, Jackie penned weekly columns, about home life and politics alike, that appeared in newspapers across the nation. Snippets from these columns, along with links to interviews and other writings, first appeared two weeks ago, and have continued daily on the account.

"I really didn't see Jack for more than a few moments alone, but at least I was part of things again."less than a minute ago via TwaitterJBK1960
JBK1960


"All the talk over what I wear and how I fix my hair has amused me and puzzled me."less than a minute ago via TwaitterJBK1960
JBK1960


"The worst part was not being in Los Angeles for the nomination."less than a minute ago via webJBK1960
JBK1960

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