JFK'S NIECE MARRIES ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Hyannis, Massachusetts (JFK+50) Forty years ago today, April 26, 1986, JFK's niece, daughter of Peace Corps director Sargent Shriver and JFK's sister Eunice Kennedy, Maria Shriver*, married former bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger** here in Hyannis.
Maria graduated from George Washington University in 1977 and became a prominent news personality.
The wedding ceremony took place at St. Xavier Church. JFK's daughter Caroline was the Maid of Honor and former Mr. Universe Franco Columbu was Best Man.
*Maria Owings Shriver, born 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Served as 1st Lady of California 2003-2011. MOS separated from AS in 2011 & was divorced in 2021.
**Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger, born 1947 in Austria, served as governor of California 2003-2011.
SOURCE
"Maria Shriver Marries Schwarzenegger," JFK+50, April 26, 2011, www.jfk50.blogspot.com/
