JFK's Grandson Keeps Grandfather's Robe, Hat on Skeleton Model

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Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, has an unusual way of displaying his grandfather's memorabilia. Schlossberg keeps a skeleton model in his home dressed in JFK's old robe and fedora hat, and says he has conversations with the model. Schlossberg explained that he initially set up the display to help him relearn how to stand and walk properly after a back injury, but has since embraced the model as a way to connect with his late grandfather.

Why it matters

Schlossberg's unconventional display of his grandfather's personal items provides a unique glimpse into how the younger generation of the Kennedy family is honoring and connecting with their family's legacy. The story also highlights the ongoing public fascination with the Kennedy family, even decades after JFK's assassination.

The details

Schlossberg, 33, revealed the skeleton display during a recent interview on CBS Sunday Morning. He said he initially set it up to help him visualize and relearn proper posture and body alignment after a back injury. Schlossberg then dressed the skeletal figure in a robe and fedora hat that belonged to his grandfather, JFK. Schlossberg joked that he now has conversations with the model, noting that JFK rarely wore hats in public, so 'I'm making him wear it now.'

• JFK was assassinated in November 1963 at the age of 46 while riding in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
• Schlossberg's interview on CBS Sunday Morning discussing the skeleton display took place in March 2026.

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