Jean Kennedy Smith

1928–2020 (age 92)

Diplomat and activist

Biography

Jean Kennedy Smith, the youngest of the Kennedy siblings, championed people with disabilities through the founding of Very Special Arts, ensuring artists of all abilities could share creative work and that audiences could celebrate their talents.

As U.S. Ambassador to Ireland she balanced diplomacy with empathy, supporting the Northern Ireland peace process and fostering cultural ties that honored her family's heritage while creating opportunities for education and service abroad.

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