Feb. 20, 1996: Caroline Kennedy announces plans to run for Congress from the state of New York.
Nov. 8, 1996: Caroline Kennedy wins the seat in the House. Ted Kennedy claims it a great day for the Kennedy family. Meanwhile, Caroline downplays any fanfare citing her eagerness to get to work for the people of New York.
Nov. 10, 1998: Caroline Kennedy wins re-election to the House.
July 16, 1999: Citing an approaching storm, John F. Kennedy Jr. delays his trip via plane to Martha's Vineyard. He, his wife, and her sister take off instead in the morning to clear skies. They arrive without incident.