Jean Kennedy Smith

Jean Kennedy Smith was an American diplomat and the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy. She served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland from 1993 to 1998, during which time she played a significant role in the Northern Ireland peace process. Her tenure is noted for fostering relations between the United States and Ireland, and she was instrumental in promoting economic and cultural ties. Smith was also a philanthropist, founding the Very Special Arts organization to support artists with disabilities and advocating for the arts throughout her life.