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How many children did JFK have?
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier married in 1953. The National Archives records Caroline’s birth in 1957 and John Jr.’s in 1960. Their third child, Patrick, was born prematurely in August 1963 and died two days later.
That distinction matters: Caroline and John Jr. were the couple’s two children who survived infancy and grew up in the family. Patrick was also their child, though he did not grow up alongside them.
Who are Caroline Kennedy and her brother, JFK Jr.?
Caroline Kennedy
Caroline is JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy’s older child. The National Archives biography gives her birth year as 1957; the source cited here does not establish an exact day and month.
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John F. Kennedy Jr.
John F. Kennedy Jr. was born in Washington, D.C., on November 25, 1960, three weeks after his father was elected president, according to a U.S. Senate memorial tribute. He was Caroline’s younger brother.
The press popularized the childhood nickname “John-John.” The congressional memorial tribute says his parents called him John.
What happened to JFK’s son Patrick?
Patrick Bouvier Kennedy was born on August 7, 1963. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum says he suffered from a serious lung ailment and died two days later. He was the youngest of the couple’s three children.
What was it like for Caroline and John Jr. to grow up in the White House?
Jacqueline Kennedy made her children’s welfare a priority. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum describes a White House childhood that included a kindergarten in the sun porch, a swimming pool, a swing set, and a tree house for Caroline and John Jr.
She explained her view of parenting to a reporter: “if you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do well matters very much.”
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What happened to Caroline and John Jr. as adults?
Caroline’s family
History.com reports that Caroline married designer Edwin Schlossberg in 1986. They have three children: Rose, Tatiana, and John.
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John Jr.’s death
John Jr. died in 1999. History.com reports that Caroline became the surviving member of JFK’s immediate family after her brother’s death.
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JFK’s children at a glance
- Caroline Kennedy: Born in 1957; JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy’s older child.
- John F. Kennedy Jr.: Born November 25, 1960, in Washington, D.C.; died in 1999.
- Patrick Bouvier Kennedy: Born August 7, 1963; died two days later after a serious lung ailment.
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