John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

John F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late president, married Carolyn Bessette in a private ceremony in 1996.

Carolyn Bessette was a successful publicist for Calvin Klein known for her fashion sense.

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The couple became a media sensation, dubbed "John-John" and "Carolyn" by the press.

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They endured constant paparazzi scrutiny throughout their high-profile relationship.

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In 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr. died tragically in a plane crash along with Carolyn and her sister.

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The accident off the coast of Martha's Vineyard left Caroline Kennedy as the sole surviving member of her immediate family.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. had contemplated entering politics before his untimely death.

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Their story continues to capture the public imagination as a bygone era of American glamour.

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