While the Founding Fathers may have rejected the British monarchy and class system, America has long had its own brand of aristocracy — one based on wealth and personal success. But among certain East Coast social circles, ancestry and appearances are as important as — if not more important than — personal achievement. A look at Jacqueline Lee Bouvier's maternal and paternal clans shows why not all prominent families are created equal. And those differing influences would have a profound influence on the young Jackie.