Tag: PT 59
John F. Kennedy and PT Boat 59
Today’s post is written by archivist Dr. Greg Bradsher. When one thinks about President Kennedy’s naval career in World War II, what most often comes to mind is his command of Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109. Thanks to the 1963 movie PT 109, adapted from the 1961 book PT 109: John F. Kennedy in World War [...]
Posted by Hilary on September 24, 2012, under - Presidents, - World War II.
Tags: JFK, naval history, President Kennedy, PT 109, PT 59, Solomon Islands, Solomons, World War II, WWII
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