Kennedy Island & PT109
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Todays History Adventure video will be focusing on PT-109 and President Kennedy, then Navy Lieutenant and his crew. On August 2, 1943, PT-109 was struck and cut in two by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri near the islands of Gizo and Kolombangara. After the sinking of PT-109 the surviving crew made their way to different islands to avoid Japanese troops. History Adventures will take you to Plum Pudding Island (now called Kennedy Island), Olasana Island and Naru Island. Walk around all these islands and take a look at what Kennedy and his crew would have seen. On August 8, 1943, the survivors of PT-109 were finally rescued. Walking on Plum Pudding, Olasana and Naru Islands is like walking into history. To think of what the crew of PT 109 endured, shark invested waters, Japanese troops, the heat and bugs, just makes the history more fascinating.
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When I was a kid, I read the book. Totally unrelated but as a kid in 1965 heading to first grade my Mom went to comb my hair with a part on the side. I complained but she said "that was how President Kennedy parted his hair". Here I am 59 years later, did move the part a bit though. Still makes me smile.
My wife is from Munda, her g-uncle Biuku (Gasa) was one of the guys who helped rescue Kennedy. We have been to all those islands many times.
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@captmulch1, Pictures or video, or it did not happen, show proof, or shut up.
I was 8 years old and watched the early election returns in 1960 with my Dad. Saw the PT109 when it came out and was completely shattered at age 11 when JFK was murdered. I had never seen this island anywhere before, you did a great job putting this together. Can't believe how tiny it is. No hype, just well-researched facts and beautiful photography.
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You and i are the same age. When i tell people what a kick in pants it was for our psyches, i point to 9/11.
Well then, you must know his daddy and union bosses BOUGHT the 1960 election. All democrats of today are Communist at heart.
Ron Cross - Amen. I was 6 in 1960, but experienced much of the same with my own Dad. JFK meant a lot to me as a 10 year old boy, and still does today. I was heartbroken by his death, and still get that lump in the throat after a good documentary. His presidency was a time of hope and joy about being an American, for all of us, except the mob.
I read PT 109 as a school boy. That's the night JFK injured his low-back. Still, he swam three miles dragging his severely burned shipmate, and then made a second swim that night to find a means of survival -- the coconuts -- on a neighboring island. Reading PT 109 is a profile in leadership, of how a young Navy lieutenant cared for his men in spite of his own injuries. By the way that engraved coconut husk sat in the Oval Office during his time there.
@@kwgm8578 I will say this: there are some revisionists who point to the fact that JFK left his boat vulnerable by just sitting there and thus, he has blame in the deaths of two crew members. I recall that the argument had a bit of validity but in the fog of war many made mistakes there. Unquestionably what he did to save the remaining crew was worthy of whatever medal he received.
A great President and great naval leader. A new PT.109 movie is definitely needed.
I am so happy that I came across your story. Powerful and a testimonial to the men of the 109 and the bravery of their Officers. I am now almost 70 and my 11th birthday party was a Saturday at the movies with 4 friends to see the movie with Cliff R doing a splendid performance of Young Lieutenant Kennedy. I think of JFK often, and wonder what might have been.
His name is being honored as the second new Ford class Aircraft Carrier will be named after him. RIP MR. PRESIDENT.. you will be forever remembered as one of America’s brightest and inspiring leaders.
President Kennedy was unfortunately killed before I was born. But as a warrior he was a rare breed, and true leader. I'm proud to say I served with men, and women like him. He wasn't necessarily a good husband, but a hell of a President.
Ditto to that. This video is so col to actually see where they were back then. Beautiful waters.
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Profiles In Courage.
@@sjb3460 He sure wouldn't recognise the Republican Party now either!
That was really a great story about PT 109. Yeah this is the first time I ever seen this video and I'm 67 years old. That is amazing how are American President Kennedy did all these wonderful things for his crew he was really a great man. Thank you for sharing that video with so that I could see it. And God bless
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It's all a lie.
Great video. Seeing the original locations really makes the history come alive.
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Thank you, Thank you. I did my first 50 mile hike and later a 50 mile bike ride at the encouragement of our President while a high school student. We were shattered while a junior in High School at his death. I'v been a student of President Kennedy ever since. All aspects of his life. My dad was in the Phillipines for the entire duration of the war 4 years. I served in the Army 1966-1973. I can't explain it, I wept while viewing your video. Kennedy was quite a guy. His actions were integral to his crews survival. Again thank you sir.
Hollywood should re tell this story for the new generations to see what a real POTUS was made of!
They did in 1963, although an updated movie would be nice.
@@simonrussell6884 unfortunately the current generations has no clue as to what all our forefathers and foremothers endured. They are so unaware. I don’t think they can understand.
Holywood doesnt tell any story that isnt mostly fiction. But you are pointing out the essence of it all: the mindless masses demand a holywood movie not factual documentaries.
They hate this kind of movie.
@@jbman413
It’s not just the current generation. Didn’t trump call the military “suckers and losers”?
Thank you Sir for that history lesson about the PT-109 and those islands.. May the crew of the PT-109 all Rest in Peace.
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I wish you could have interviewed the island caretaker. That would have been an interesting interview. My dad was stationed at Guadal Canal with the Americal Division. Dad told me some very bad stories about what he had to do to stay alive. Great video btw.
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A million times thank you I’ve often wondered if the island was still there and your little tour really made me feel as if I had in fact stepped on the island. I truly wish we had another POTUS who could bring us all together and not one that would separate us.
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EVERY story like this of courage, bravery, and sheer guts brings tears to my eyes.
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If they had a sober lookout they could have spotted this japanese destroyer comming from a long way away....They could have heard the turbine engines. P.T. Boats sit real low in the water and allmost impossible to spot. As a lookout myself...in the coast guard I realize that this was a coverup. Kennedy and his men were below decks passed out drunk. .
Great video. PT 109 always amazed me.
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I'm a new jerseyian and PT-109 was built in Bayonne which is not far from where I live
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As a Kid in the 1960's and My Dad was in the Navy in the 1950 to 1954 on the Ship USS NEW 818 DD. Gunners Mate on the 5 inch Aft. So When the Movie came out Dad Said we Have to See this Movie. Our Family Loved President Kennedy. We Loved the Movie and Later Mom and Dad Bought Me the Model of the Boat PT-109. And thank You for Showing where Everything was at and get to see what the Islands Really Looked like when Kennedy was there. I too am a History Buff. Now I am turning 70 this November. I was 10 Years old when Our Great President Kennedy was Murdered. It was a Very Sad day and Still is.
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I grew up with ads for the museum at the Kennedy Library playing between afternoon cartoon shows on WLVI and WSBK. They never told the story in the ad, just briefly showed the black & white photos and the coconut. The memory that “President Kennedy saved the lives of eleven men with a coconut” stuck but there was never any detail. Thanks for filling in the bits that have been missing for all these years!
USAF vet here, this is a great moment in American history to be proud of. I did my 5th-grade book report on PT-109 Excellent job putting it all together for us to see.
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Being a retired CPO , I THANK YOU for posting this History that was a inspiration in my life, as well as My Dad who served aboard the USS Finch DE-328 that was used in the movie "Enemy Below" he was a Gunnersmate and rolled those depth charges off that ship during WWII.There is alot of history here in Subic Bay Philippines that you might want to check out. A BIG SALUTE! to you, and your crew!!
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Retired CPO here as well. We spent a good amount of time passing through Subic on our way to and from Cubi Point. (P-3 Aircrew) Did go to Grande Island oncefor a little R&R. My only time underway on a NAVSURF was when I was embarked on a Boston Whaler out of Subic and down the coast, where I was dropped off with a Filippino Marine to spot for my crew's MINEX. The Filippino was armed and was there for my protection from leftist guerillas. Sort of felt like the PT 109 crew, hiding on the beach while scanning the water and skies. Fortunately, my experience was a lot less harrowing than theirs. The saga of PT 109 and the Kennedy mystique were huge back in the '60s, and I don't think there's anybody from back then that didn't know the story or not admire JFK. I have a JFK quote right here in my office. It was from a speech he gave shortly before his death that is to me a haunting self-epitaph. On 01 August 1963 at Bancroft Hall at the USNA, President Kennedy said, "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: I served in the United States Navy."
Oh, and Chief Warner: The Enemy Below is one of my favorite movies! My thanks to your Dad and to all who served. I did ASW from the relative safety of the air. Those boys did it the hard way.
@@jimtownsend7899 SALUTE!
@@jimtownsend7899 THANKS SHIPMATE!
Great content, Kennedy and his generation were the strongest & toughest to walk on the planet. We ow this generation so much.
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More remarkable than I had thought! That must have been so arduous, daunting and desperate! I never realised the islands were so small and bereft of life's necessities. Such brave and resolute strong men, no wonder JFK seemed a man of steel, a leader, a man you'd trust.
I wonder how today's youth would endure and survive this epic.
Ironic that in 2022 Putin was in the same position as Kennedy in 1962: determined that an opponent not have nuclear missiles virtually on his border. Fortunately for Kennedy--and us!--his opponent, Khrushchev, was capable of reason and negotiation. Putin was not so lucky.
They would start to cry once they realized that the power bars on their cell phones were down to 2 bars😮😅
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Outstanding I really enjoyed it!!!! He was a great man and President.
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This is a first-rate production of an inspiring story. President Kennedy was a selfless leader who went above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you for such an excellent retelling of his story.
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PT 109 was not rammed in half. It was struck on the starboard rear engine room.
He broke standing orders and got 2 of his crew killed and should have been court-martial but Roosevelt stopped it because Kennedy's dad was his buddy
Kennedy broke standing orders and got 2 of his crew killed. Roosevelt stopped his court-martial because Kennedy's dad was his good friend. He was a murder, cheater and habitual lier
I can't imagine being severely burned and then having to live for days without pain meds, food, water and then having to get back in the water and move to another island. Those poor guys.
This story is one of the first things I taught my daughter about history and how it touches the rest of our lives. Thank you for expanding on this for the rest of us who can't go and see for ourselves.
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Thank you for this. It must have been surreal to actually step foot on those legendary islands!
One of the first books I bought as a kid in the Scholastic Book Club at PS-154 was an illustrated book on the growing life of John F. Kennedy. The drawing/Illustration of Lt Kennedy pulling his injured crewman behind him with the lifejacket straps clenched in his teeth is forever ingrained in my memory.
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My friend was giving me a ride away from Heli Expo 2017 in Dallas. We entered an area and a bizarre feeling came over me. "Look around," I said, "look where we are." It was Dealey Plaza.
Thank you for covering this moment in history, and those waters are gorgeous.
I’ve always loved history. When I was a young boy in the 1970’s I built a Revel model kit of PT-109 that has an electric motor… I still have it today displayed on a shelf in my garage. Great video 😎👍 thanks for sharing your travels!
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Revell made great model kits in 60s and 70s, miss that hobby
I also have this same feeling about history as you. This is on my bucket list - Pearl Harbor is first, and not for the visit to Hawaii for the palm trees and beauty, but for the history of WWII. I absolutely loved your video......
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Bellows AFB if you can get on that one and check out the camp ground I recall from about 93, what an amazing view from under the palm trees.
@@jbman413 John had the great opportunity to film there in 1999, was able to walk all around. Made a video titled “Pearl Harbor the Real Story” they sell the Blu-ray at the USS ARIZONA Memorial Bookstore or you can watch it on Amazon Prime
My favorite part of the Pearl Harbor experience was seeing the cemetary of the Pacific where many who died that day are buried. Really overwhelming.
Excellent history lesson - great video & graphics!
Outstanding vid! As a student of JFK's life and having served in the navy on USS John F. Kennedy CV-67.. I can't thank you enough for putting this out there!
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Thank you for your service!
I was 12 that day in Dallas. I watched most of this video through tears I didn't think I had. I knew the story but now I can put a face on it. Where would we get young men like those today if in need? I was privileged to grow up among men like these. My thanks for making this video. You did well.
In 1985 I moved to the Dallas area. Back then Dallas was shamed by what happened. The only thing marking the whole assassination was a huge X on the spot where it happened. I saw many adults with tears in their eyes looking at that spot. Many I believed also witnessed it.
Even as a Canadian lad growing up in the 50's, we were familiar with this story of heroism and courage. Kennedy's name took on an almost mythological quality and when he was struck down by the CIA, we mourned his death like he was one of our own. Thanks for telling us the true story of that amazing crew of the PT109.
Awesome video……I first watched the PT 109 movie when I was quite young. My father was a radioman in the navy but was attached to the first marines. He saw action in several battles in the Pacific and told me stories when I was a young boy. He was on invasion of Japan and was part of radio Tokyo that was established after the surrender. I so enjoyed seeing the actual islands here and wondered about the hardships of Kennedy crew had to face and what they went through. Kennedy was a great leader and a wonderful President. Cannot thank you enough for the history lesson and videos of islands. Just terrific.
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You did a terrific job at telling this story! Makes me wonder how Kennedy was never awarded the CMH for keeping his crew alive & safe! Great job!👍🇺🇸
I appreciate you making the effort to go out to locations such as this! There's so much history in the Pacific, but the problem is accessibility, and many people with interest in the Pacific Theater of war are just unable to travel out there to see for themselves. Thank you for this video.
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Way to go dude!!!!
I’m 66 years old and this is the best and most informative video I’ve seen about the islands and the struggles of all the men on PT 109 not just Kennedy.
But as a young ensign, Kennedy was already showing his leadership qualities by keeping himself and his men alive until they could be rescued.
Thank you for giving me such a vivid look at the islands, they survived, thank you so much!!
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Short and sweet, yet full of detail not mentioned in other videos. Thanks for the new insight!
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Great video and history lesson on PT109/Kennedy Island. Beautiful drone footage of island.
I think it was Jonny Horton that sang a song about the 109. Loved it when I was a kid.
A great short presentation. I was born in 1949. My Dad landed in France in 1944 and stayed overseas. When Kennedy was shot he sat by the radio and cried.
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The amount of WW2 debris still remaining on and around the Solomon islands is incredible. The fighting for Guadalcanal was intense. There are so many sunken ships the area is known as "Ironbottom sound".
You can only imagine what the islanders would have thought about it all. Prior to that they had been subsistence living with close to stone-age technology.
impressed and dismayed I imagine.
Funny I was watching a doc about the pacific war and wondered the same thing. WW2 forever changed the world for so many especially the islanders! Sad and impressive how they persevered
Excellent and accurate narration and beautiful visuals of the areas and islands of the shipwrecked PT 109 crew in 1943.
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@@SFRProductions You're welcome. Very good (and accurate) job.
Yeah, This Was Really Cool! I Watched The Movie When I Was Five & Have Always Been Fascinated By The Story Of Their Rescue, Thank You.
Brilliant. I really enjoyed it. I was fortunate to spend 6 months on Guadalcanal back in 2003. There is history and relics of WW2 all over the place.
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The narration along with the video made this the most informative video I've seen on the loss of PT-109 and the subsequent rescue of the survivors. The positioning of the camera to let viewers see from important vantage points really takes the view there, and given the undeveloped aspect of the islands, you stand where Kennedy and crew stood, and see what they saw. 👍👍
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Kennedy and his crew were passed out down below. There is no way they could not have heard and seen this destroyer approaching. Because he was a Kennedy there was a congressional coverup. A sober and elert lookout man could have eaisily have warned the crew. The Destroyer afterall had noisy turbine engines.
@@danielbrown3461 Stop playing video games and get out of your mother's basement. If PT109 was idling those three diesel engines would still mask the sound of the approaching ship. and the Japanese ship had no turbines, only oil fired boilers that you wouldn't hear at 100 yards. Especially at night, no radar on either, and the destroyer steaming at 40 knots. That was a true tragedy.
Awesome, thank you for your work. Like you, I love history, and this story has always been a favorite of mine, but you really brought it to life. I can't imagine the hardship. I remember when President Kennedy died in Texas, I was dumbfounded that such a man could be hunted down and taken out.
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THANK YOU! I was on a small island exactly like this one for 3 days off the coast of Boracay Philippines, I hired a boat to purposely take me to my chosen island that specifically had no tourists people or divers, by the 3rd morning I was praying that boatman would be there & remember where I was. Of course I had a big cooler (borrowed from the hotel) full of beer water sandwiches snacks & a cute young thing I picked up in town. IT WAS TRULY INVIGORATING! I highly recommend it.
Heaven😅. What a fantasy.
As a Lover of Military History myself, this is One of the Greatest Stories I've ever heard.
Thanks for Sharing this with us.
I must admit that I was almost crying at the end.
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Interesting I first heard about PT109 from my Father. I guess I may have seen the old movie on it as well. I just learned my Dad was almost exactly 5 years younger than JFK. My dad was called to active service in 43 (USMCR). He was attached to an aviation outfit as what he described as a company clerk he was in the Army then; he considered his service in the Pacific of no consequence in comparison to his peers. My Dad was a Army Capt. (jag) in the early 60’s with the Berlin Brigade (@60-65). His job there was to go back and forth thru Check Point Charlie, (he never forgot Berlin). JFK’s Berlin speech made a marked impression on my father. He left the words “ich ben ein Berliner” ringing in my ears in my youth... Just a little personal note. According to my Dad, Jack hurt his back originally with the 109 incident. (?)
I was surfing through the Solomon Islands in the mid 90s. I went to Kennedy Island and also met the local who paddled Kennedy to Guadalcanal in his canoe. He told me the entire story about the message Kennedy scratched into the coconut and that the US forces initially thought it was a trap. He still had the letter from Kennedy thanking him with the US presidential seal and signed by him. He wore a tee shirt saying “I rescued JFK” I have a picture taken with him at the time.
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@@SFRProductions apparently the local who rescued JFK only passed away a few years ago. You’ve gained a follower 👍
Thank you sir. I still watch the movie every year. My father was lightsignalman USN WW 2 Pacific and one of the builders of BB 62 Battleship New Jersey at Philadelphia Navy Yard before going to Marshall Islands. My Uncle was a Pearl Harbor survivor on USS Phoenix. ⚓️
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my uncle survived the Indianapolis ( buzz fortin ) this shows the sacrifice and contribution that the greatest generation gave to the freedom we know today , rest in peace Mr. president rest in peace uncle buzz , ty for the post
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Being a Kennedy the story is always close to my heart!
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My dad was a navy corpsman on Florida island, near Tulagi , and said the PT crews always looked "Like a bunch of Pirates" with their long hair and beards.
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@@SFRProductions Thanks, I will.
My grandfather was one of those pirates. On the 282 and later on the 190. Men of steel. Wooden boats.
@@patrickshipley1033 was just looking up both of those PT Boats. Incredible stories for sure!
@@patrickshipley1033 Nice to hear from ya...
Thank you! Incredible story that deserves a NEW film!
that generation gave my generation a time of prosperity and relative peace. I am deeply grateful to all who served,
I wonder if the other two boats, felt like crap, for not going back to look for survivor's? I discovered that they were ordered not to go back. 10-4
No doubt in my mind. Yet it was a hostile area....
It was war.
Great history info. Thanks for sharing this of a great man and President of our Country.
My Dad was a Guadalcanal Campaign Purple Heart Marine…thank you for sharing this piece of history. When JFK was campaigning for the presidency, my Dad met him in Edison, NJ, as his motorcade was passing our house. JFK’s car stopped and the president- to- be shook my Dad’s hand after sharing a quick conversation about their war years! My memory to cherish!
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I plan on watching as many as I can! Currently, I am working on putting together his photos, newspaper articles, etc. I want to write his story. Thank you for your excellent, informative videos!
Hi, I watched the film PT109 when I was 10, that boat number stayed in my memories till now, even the shape of it, it was a stunning story to watch.
I was 5 when he was shot. That how I learned what a president is what a country is and that I should care about all of that. It is a real foundation for me. This was excellent detail on that heroic struggle for survival.
I went to all 3 islands in 2013 for my sisters wedding. It was beautifull.
Thank you for this visual. I had read the PT109 book when I was in high school. The bravery of these men and their pursuit of survival not only for theselves but for their fellow man is truly inspirational.
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I had the pleasure of visiting Kennedy Island a few years ago.
Thanks much for all the info and tying the scenes to the words I’ve read.
Thank you for the breakdown of what the crew endured.
Thank you! I read PT 109 about 20 years ago. Amazing story of courage and leadership. Thanks again.
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This story has been part of my life for decades, and i am so glad you have paid homage to it in this fine video. all the best to you.
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Thank you. Beautiful. Simple. Wonderful tribute.
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Amazing story and wonderful production. Thank you for posting.
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Now this is a truly great history lesson! Thank you!
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OUTSTANDING. THANK YOU! HISTORY RARELY TOLD. THE GREATEST GENERATION-THE GENERATION WE WILL NEVER FORGET>
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Awesome video. Always been curious about this episode in history and this is the best explanation I've seen.
This is the best documentary I ve seen....wow... thanks so much...living history
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Great vid. Thanks! What struck me was Kennedy's energy and leadership, and his concern for his men. Also that even when scratching on a coconut, he took care to write out the addressee ("Commander") in full. Thom's note is remarkable for the clear thinking it demonstrates. It keeps to the naval forms, with "To", "From". "Subject" and signature lines, establishes comms, and provides clear and actionable information for the rescue. These two officers were capable and -- especially considering the rather trying week they had experienced -- highly resilient.
An old story. Now put into proper perspective. Like putting a face to a name. Outstanding. Semper Fi.
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As with so many veterans injured in combat, Kennedy would never fully recover from the back injuries he sustained during the sinking of PT109. He experienced ongoing (and sometimes debilitating) pain for the rest of his life afterwards.
I too am a huge history buff and completely enjoyed this video.
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Unfortunately it is false. Kennedy and his crew were passed out drunk below decks. There is absolutely no way they could not have heard and seen this Destroyer with its turbine engines approaching. Not if they had an alert lookout. Another Chapaquidik like coverup for a skipper who got away with murder.
@@danielbrown3461 You really believe that????
Great to see the places where history took place! Thanks.
I have read the story as published over the years. This is so much more added to the written narrative. It really fills the story out.
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Thank you for sharing your adventure with me. Big fan of PT skippers and JFK, USN
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Thank You! Learned some new history bits about the 109. Very Good!
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I enjoyed this episode very much.
Really great presentation!
Thanks for sharing.
Anchorage, Alaska
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Thank you for posting this. Being born in 1956, I grew up playing the Jimmy Dean? Song, P.T. 109 and it served as a reminder of this event. And it still does when I play it..
Totally incredible !
Thank you very much
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PT109 was the first book that I read that was not a school book. I've seen the movie many times and you have made the history of the 109 complete for me. Thank you. PO2 RJ, USN.
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Thanking you for sharing this much forgotten piece of history
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This was excellent. Actually SEEING where this took place was extraordinary.
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Fantastic video. Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing. All of the men involved in this bit of history were made of true grit. Photography of the islands was just beautiful.
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Well done, sir. I’ve always wanted to see these islands, and you have done it splendidly.
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Excellent job. Wish I could have been there with you.
When I hear/read history I like the negatives along with the positives. It makes it more believable.
Thank You !! My Dad was on the USS Albany (Heavy Cruiser), and visited the Islands just before the PT 109 mishap.
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I remember reading about PT-109 in the mid-eighties when I was in grade school. It was a paperback book from the school library. What a story! Well done. Thanks for doing this!
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Excellent, thank you for making it known.
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Excellently done! Thank you!
I read anything Kennedy I can find. This is the best illustration I’ve seen or read of this incident.
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I can't imagine what it would be like to be Patrick Mc Mahon, to know that you owe your life to one man. How can you possibly show your appreciation for that?
I'm so old, I saw the movie on a black and white TV but never saw the actual islands, thanks!
The water is so beautiful there.
I live in Florida and am so old that I remember water like that here and catching lobsters under the dock. The water is all crap brown now and coral reefs have been replaced by algae and blooms of antibiotic resistant flesh eating bacteria caused by all the fertiliser from big corporate farms.