Which former U.S. First Lady, the widow of John F. Kennedy, remarried in 1968 after the death of her husband, the President?

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis married Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis in 1968, five years after the assassination of JFK, earning her the famous media nickname "Jackie O." This high-profile union was partly motivated by her desire for privacy and physical security for her children following the assassination of her brother-in-law, Robert F. Kennedy. Despite the public controversy surrounding the marriage, she remained a global icon of style and grace throughout her life.

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