PT-109

About Folder

Title
PT-109
Collection
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Digital Identifier
JFKCAMP1960-1049-013
Date(s) of Materials
1 August 1944-23 February 1960
Folder Description
This folder contains an article titled, “Survival,” by John Hersey recounting the PT-109 incident; a list of PT Naval personnel; and a newsletter and membership list for Peter Tare, Inc., an organization for former and current officers who served or are serving with the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons of the United States Navy.
Extent / Physical Description
72 digital pages, including 1 photograph
Series
Series 15. Speeches and the Press.
Preferred Citation
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960. Speeches and the Press. Press Secretary’s Subject File, 1960. PT-109
Contributor(s)
Hersey, John, 1914-1993
Media Type
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Copyright Notice
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