Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was famous.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis . As First Lady , she was known for her highly publicized restoration of the White House and her emphasis on arts and culture . She is remembered for her lifelong contributions to the arts and preservation of historic architecture , as well as for her style , elegance , and grace . She was a fashion icon , and her famous ensemble of pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat has become a symbol of her husband 's assassination .