324K views · 489 reactions | The night of August 1, 1943 was hot and starless — and one that would distinguish a young Skipper John F. Kennedy. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook

24K views · 748 reactions | To surprise John F. Kennedy on #InaugurationDay in 1961, PT-796 was repainted to appear as PT-109 and then hauled down Pennsylvania Ave. JFK's face lit up when he saw nine of the crewmen who were with him when the real PT-109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer in 1943. | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

439K views · 5.2K shares | On this day in 1943, a Japanese destroyer sinks PT boat Number 109. Future president John F. Kennedy is on board, and is instrumental in saving his fellow sailors. | We Are The Mighty | Facebook

9.1K views · 347 reactions | When their boat was torn apart by a Japanese destroyer the night of August 1, 1943, young Skipper John F. Kennedy pulled his wounded crewmate to safety by swimming with the rope between his teeth. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook

83K views · 1.6K reactions | PT 109 60s_Part 45 Best Naval War Films...