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In Harm’s Way: JFK, World War II, and the Heroic Rescue of PT 109

Iain Martin

This true survival account follows John F. Kennedy during his PT 109 service in the Pacific in World War II. Before he became president, Kennedy entered the U.S. Naval Reserve as an ensign in September 1941. After a deadly shipwreck, he fought to save the members of his crew. The book recalls these wartime experiences through quotes and archival photographs, with back matter providing additional material. It centers on the danger faced by PT 109 and Kennedy’s efforts to bring his crew through the aftermath of the wreck.

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Themes
Courage · History · Transportation · War And Conflict
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781338185676
Language
English
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