The granddaughters of the iconic President John F. Kennedy, despite their shared lineage, have carved out uniquely distinct public personas. One has embraced the transformative experience of motherhood, while the other has become recognized for her unconventional artistic pursuits and a striking physical resemblance to her legendary grandmother.Their mother, Caroline Kennedy, has served as a central figure in their lives, instilling the enduring values passed down through generations. Drawing from her own youth, she has publicly acknowledged how her mother’s understated strength and prominent public role shaped her own approach to raising her children.

In the months leading up to her passing in May 1994, Jackie Kennedy Onassis engaged in an intimate, private ritual. Each evening, she gathered close friends and family at her home, where they participated in burning personal letters and photographs in her fireplace. These letters included correspondences from her children, her late husband, President Kennedy, her father Jack Bouvier, and other significant figures. Jack Warnecke, an architect who designed President Kennedy’s gravesite and shared a personal connection with Jackie, described one of these evenings. He recounted how she carefully untied bundles of letters, silently read each one, and placed them into the fire. At one point, she handed him a photograph from JFK’s inauguration, asking him to keep it safe. This symbolic act demonstrated Jackie’s determination to control her family’s legacy, a trait that Caroline would later embody in her own parenting.

Tatiana Schlossberg, the second of Caroline’s three children, dedicated herself to journalism and environmental advocacy. A Yale graduate with a master’s degree from the University of Oxford, Tatiana worked as a reporter for The New York Times, focusing on climate change and environmental issues. On September 9, 2017, she became the first of President Kennedy’s grandchildren to marry, tying the knot with George Moran at the Kennedy family’s estate on Martha’s Vineyard. The ceremony, officiated by former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, was a significant moment for the family.

Her husband, George, shares her passion for service. A Yale graduate and medical student at Columbia, he comes from a family deeply involved in nonprofit work, with his mother serving on the board of the Natural Resources Defense Council. In 2019, Tatiana released her book, Inconspicuous Consumption, examining how everyday habits contribute to environmental degradation. She emphasized, “Climate change is not a remote issue—it is intertwined with our daily choices, from the food we eat to the technology we use.” Tatiana’s journey, like her mother’s and grandmother’s, reflects a commitment to public service, intellect, and upholding the family’s values, albeit through her own unique endeavors.