Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was popular.
A major American icon , Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis has been portrayed , alluded to , and referred to in many media in the popular culture from the 1960s and continuing into the 21st century . 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 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 . She ranks as one of the most popular First Ladies and in 1999 was named on Gallup 's list of Most Admired Men and Women in 20th-century America .