Rare Childhood Photos of JFK Jr. Released

A Look into Camelot

Two-year-old John F. Kennedy Jr. gets a boost from Under Secretary of the Navy Paul "Red" Fay.

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The first family stands next to Caroline's horse, "Macaroni," which was a gift from Vice President Lyndon Johnson.

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First Lady Jacqueline, who also was fond of riding, helped young Caroline put the saddle on her horse.

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Caroline takes "Macaroni" out for a ride. Neil Diamond has said that seeing how happy the young Caroline was on her horse served as the inspiration for his 1969 hit song "Sweet Caroline."

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Sally Fay, daughter of Under Secretary of the Navy Paul "Red" Fay and a friend of the first daughter, sits on Caroline Kennedy's pony. "Macaroni" is wearing a Moroccan saddle, which was presented as a gift for Caroline by King Hassan II of Morocco during his state visit in 1963.

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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with Caroline Kennedy's Pony "Macaroni." The horse would roam freely on the grounds of the White House during JFK's presidency.

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