From the Editor

Most people seem surprised by the strength of their sorrow at the death of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

It cannot be explained by politics or by her historical significance. As First Lady, Mrs. Kennedy was a charming presidential consort and, at her husband’s funeral, a widow of the most poignant dignity. But she was also a very orthodox First Lady, who, while carrying out her ceremonial duties with style and grace, remained aloof from the political brawl.