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"A true survival story that follows one of America's most beloved presidents, John F. Kennedy, as he fought to save his crew after a deadly shipwreck in the Pacific during World War II"--OCLC.

"A true survival story that follows one of America's most beloved presidents, John F. Kennedy, as he fought to save his crew after a deadly shipwreck in the Pacific during World War II"--OCLC.

Details the heroic story of John F. Kennedy, and the 10 crewmen who survived the sinking of their U.S. Navy motor topedo boat PT 109 in August of 1943. Features a moment in the future U.S. President's history that helped shape the leader he would become.

Looks at how John F. Kennedy and other crew members survived the sinking of the sub PT 109 during World War II and how the experience affected Kennedy.

On t.p.: The naval battle of Guadalcanal, November 13-15, 1942. The third and final volume of the Guadalcanal series.

Originally published in 1943. The story of the deeds of one company of marines during a small battle on Guadalcanal.

A young boy tells what life is like growing up in the Solomon Islands. Includes photographs and information about the geography, history, people, and culture of the islands.

Discusses the lives and experiences of the Coastwatchers of the Solomons, who operated behind Japanese lines during World War II, supplying vital information to the Allies and rescuing downed flyers and survivors of ships that had been sunk.