The Kennedy family has been a source of attention, adulation, and scrutiny over the decades—both for their wealth and glamour but also for their tragedy. Joseph Kennedy Sr. amassed a large fortune and became the first chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as the U.S. Ambassador to the UK. Many of his nine children went into politics and public work, including President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Senator Ted Kennedy (Joseph Sr. had plans for his oldest son, Joseph Jr., to become president, before the latter passed away during World War II).
The First Family—John, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, and Caroline and John Jr.—were the source of much media attention while they were in the White House; after John's assassination and then subsequently Bobby's, many members of the family withdrew from public life. These throwback photos show a plethora of moments from the family's life and legacy. Keep scrolling to see iconic vintage photos of the Kennedy family.
