Jacqueline Bouvier And John F. Kennedy Get Married
Knowing how dazzlingly fancy Jacqueline Bouvier was, the world was assured that her wedding with John F. Kennedy would be nothing short of glamorous. This was the most idolized couple in America, and the two would tie the knot on September 12, 1954, in Rhode Island. This was a massive media event that was almost like a Royal Wedding for Americans. The grand ceremony was held in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, where throngs of devoted fans eagerly awaited their chance to show their praise and celebration. The couple was blessed by Pope Pius XII and Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cushing, who would carry out their nuptials.
The 1882 Portrait Of Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was one of the 19th century’s most celebrated authors and poets, with novels like The Portrait of Dorian Gray being regarded as one of literature’s greatest works. Eventually, Wilde would travel around America, giving 150 lectures to hundreds of thousands of people. Wilde may have been high-born and dandy, but he loved to spend time with all manner of people, including the silver miners of Colorado. He spent a night supping with them, and greatly admired their noble and graceful figures and personalities.