1947
John F. Kennedy at his home in Hyannis Port with his dog after winning the nomination for congressman from Massachusetts. Look at that smile!
1948
Three of the Kennedy brothers, John, Robert, and Edward (Ted), at the Kennedy Family Compound.
1948
John F. Kennedy, Jean Ann Smith, Rose Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy Sr., Patricia Lawford, Robert F. Kennedy, Eunice Mary Shriver, and Edward Kennedy on Thanksgiving at the Kennedy Family Compound. Twenty years earlier, Joseph and Rose began remodeling the cottage, beginning the transformation into the compound we know today.
1953
Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier stroll across the lawn of his family’s home after announcing their engagement.
1953
Jackie playing baseball with Edward and John at the compound, where games were commonly held on the lawn.
1953
Eunice Kennedy and Jean Kennedy together on the grass at the family compound.
1953
When this stunning photo was taken, John was still a senator, and he and Jackie were only engaged. We are loving the beachy, carefree vibes of 1953!
1953
Jackie and JFK preparing for an interview together inside one of the estate’s light-filled living rooms.
1953
We’re never getting over this one. JFK and Jackie run toward the compound after spending the day on the beach, and it’s oh-so-magical.
1953
Senator John F. Kennedy and Jackie are interviewed for a Life magazine story at the Kennedy Compound. Currently swooning over that floral chair!
1953
Summers in Hyannis Port were a much-needed respite for the Kennedys. JFK is photographed here playing baseball with his soon-t0-be wife.
1953
An adorable JFK and Jackie enjoying each other’s company on the shore of the Kennedy Compound.
1953
A barefoot JFK and Jackie chat with Eunice and Patricia Kennedy driving up the entryway of the Kennedy Compound.
1953
Jean, Jacqueline, and Eunice Kennedy sitting on the lawn of the family compound. Jackie and Jean were especially close.
1953
A gorgeous Jackie sitting on the ledge of the porch at the compound, while her fiancé at the time plays football on the lawn.
1953
Eunice, Jacqueline, Jean, and Patricia Kennedy with John and Teddy sailing in the waters near the compound.
1953
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier sit together in the sunshine at the family home a few months before their wedding.
1960
Jacqueline Kennedy and JFK, still a senator at the time, are seen here reading a story to their daughter, Caroline, outside of the Hyannis Port home.
1960
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline with their daughter, Caroline, on Election Day in 1960. The next day, Kennedy was declared the winner and became the president-elect.
1961
This isn’t your average White House meeting—this one has floral decor and cozy vibes! Here, President Kennedy meets with some of his top advisers to discuss military spending. The chief executive also discussed civil defense and foreign trade with officials who flew from Washington to Cape Cod to meet with the president at the family compound.
Julia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE Decor, where she oversees the brand’s social media platforms, covers design trends and culture, and writes the monthly ELLE Decoroscope column. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, art, and lifestyle.
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