Quick Info
| Profession | Attorney, Author, Diplomat |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/1957 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | New York Hospital, New York City |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Caroline Kennedy is an accomplished attorney, author, and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Japan (2013-2017) and Australia (2022-2024). She is the daughter of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. |
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| Notable Achievements | Awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in November 2021 for strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. Authored or edited 13 books on topics ranging from poetry to American history, politics, and law. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Sotheby's Institute of Art | 1975-1976, London, England |
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| Radcliffe College | B.A. in Fine Arts, 1980 |
| Columbia Law School | J.D., 1988 |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Edwin Arthur Schlossberg (married 1986) |
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Relationships & More
| Political Affiliations | Supported Al Gore in 2000 presidential election; endorsed Barack Obama in 2008 and addressed the Democratic National Convention |
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Family
| Father | John F. Kennedy (assassinated 1963) |
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| Mother | Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (died 1994) |
| Brother | John F. Kennedy Jr. (died 1999 in plane crash) |
| Uncle | Robert F. Kennedy (assassinated 1968) |
Career
| Diplomatic Service |
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| Education & Public Service |
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| Publications | Co-authored 'In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights in Action' (1991) and 'The Right to Privacy' (1995); authored or edited 13 books total; contributed articles to Time Magazine and The New York Times |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Passed her bar exam on the first try but never practiced law | |
| 2. Established the Profile in Courage Awards to honor elected officials who demonstrated political courage | |
| 3. Declined the offer to be chairwoman of the 1992 Democratic National Convention | |
| 4. Withdrew from consideration for Hillary Clinton's vacant U.S. Senate seat in 2009, citing personal reasons | |
| 5. Publicly opposed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2025 | |
| 6. Played a critical role in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, facilitating President Obama's historic visit to Hiroshima |