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PT-109 was an 80-foot Elco PT boat (patrol torpedo boat) last commanded by Lieutenant (junior grade) John F. Kennedy, future United States president, in the Solomon Islands campaign of the Pacific theater during World War II.
Feb 22, 2011 · How John F. Kennedy became a hero after his PT-109 was hit by a Japanese ship in the Solomon Islands in 1943. Learn about the truth behind the myth, the media coverage, and the aftermath of the disaster.
Learn how Lieutenant John F. Kennedy led his crew to safety after a Japanese destroyer sank his PT boat in the Solomon Islands in 1943. Explore the details of the collision, the rescue mission, and the aftermath of this famous naval incident.
Dec 3, 2018 · How JFK earned a Navy and Marine Corps Medal and a Purple Heart in World War II after his PT 109 was rammed by a Japanese destroyer. Learn about the harrowing ordeal, the rescue attempt and the legacy of this naval disaster.
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Nov 18, 2022 · Learn how John F. Kennedy led his crew to safety after his PT boat was hit by a Japanese destroyer in 1943. Read the full story of the famous incident and its aftermath in this article from Prologue magazine.
Jul 11, 2002 · A National Geographic expedition led by explorer Robert Ballard has found the WWII patrol boat that became a cornerstone of the Kennedy legend. The find was confirmed by the U.S. Navy based on the location, types of torpedo and tube, and a cranking mechanism.
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How John F. Kennedy, then a young naval officer, led his crew to safety after a Japanese destroyer sank their PT boat in 1943. See the cane he used and the coconut shell he wrote on.
