EPISODE · Jun 17, 2023 · 57 MIN
PT-109: JFK becomes a hero in WWII
from History Analyzed · host Mark Palmer
On August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer rammed and cut in half an American PT boat captained by a young John F. Kennedy. Due to the determination of JFK, the bravery of his crew, the assistance of some Solomon Islands natives, and some good luck, most of the PT-109 crew survived.
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On August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer rammed and cut in half an American PT boat captained by a young John F. Kennedy. Due to the determination of JFK, the bravery of his crew, the assistance of some Solomon Islands natives, and some good luck, most of the PT-109 crew survived.
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