Jean Ann Kennedy Smith
Born:
- 20 February 1928
- Boston, Massachusetts
Died:
- 17 June 2020
- Manhattan, New York
Spouse:
- Stephen Edward Smith (1956-1990)
Parents:
- Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
- Rose F. Kennedy
Education:
- Manhattanville College
Political Background
- 25th United States Ambassador to Ireland, 17 June 1993 – 17 September 1998
Children:
- Stephen Edward Smith Jr.
- William Kennedy Smith
- Amanda Mary Smith
- Kym Maria Smith
Contributions:
- Founded the Very Special Arts (VSA), which is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to creating a society where those with disabilities can engage in the arts.
- In 2011, Jean was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama for her work in the VSA
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