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The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse
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"The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse"

- Jackie Kennedy

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In this quote, Jackie Kennedy reveals her distaste for being referred to as "First Lady." She compares the title to that of a "saddle horse," implying that it minimizes her to a mere object or accessory instead of acknowledging her as a private with her own identity and company. By declining this title, she is asserting her desire to be seen and appreciated as more than simply the better half of the President. This quote highlights the social expectations and limitations placed on women in positions of power, and Jackie Kennedy's refusal to comply with them.

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Jackie Kennedy This quote is written / told by Jackie Kennedy between July 28, 1929 and May 19, 1994. She was a famous First Lady from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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