History - JFK And PT109 A Hero In Question

An examination of John F. Kennedy's exploits as skipper of PT 109 during WWII. On the night of August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer rammed Lt. Kennedy's 80-foot craft, splitting it in half. Two men died as a result of the collision, and Kennedy saved theremaining 10 crew members. However, recently revealed testimony from crew members and naval officers investigating the incident tells a different story. Did the Kennedy family bury the true facts in an effort to protect the image of JFK?

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