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Yes, during WW2 he was captain of boat PT 109 that was torpedoed by the enemy and he saved his fellow crew men single handedly. He is considered a hero for this brave act during the war. He won the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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∙ 11y agoFrom Wikipedia:
President John F. Kennedy, aware of the situations in Southeast Asia, recognized the need for unconventional warfare and special operations as a measure against guerrilla warfare. In a speech to Congress on 25 May 1961, Kennedy spoke of his deep respect for the United States Army Special Forces. While his announcement of the government's plan to put a man on the moon drew all of the attention, in the same speech he announced his intention to spend over $100 million to strengthen U.S. special operations forces and expand American capabilities in unconventional warfare.
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∙ 9y agoDuring World War II, it was a patriotic duty to join the military service. John Kennedy chose the Navy because of his love for sailing.
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Why did JFK join the Navy in World War 2?
He wanted to serve
Can you join the merchant navy when you are 30 years of age?
i domt think so at this age you can't join merchant navy
Is 44 years old to old to join the Navy?
The cutoff age to join the Navy is 35.
What age for navy?
The required age to join the US Navy is 18 or 17 with parental consent.
At what age did James Cook join the navy?
20
Can you join the Navy at the age of sixteen?
You cannot join the US Navy at 16. You can join at 17 if your parents agree and sign the appropriate permissions. And you still have to have a high school degree or its equivalent.
Was JFK in the army?
no the Navy
When did Lewis Latimer join the US Navy?
Lewis Latimer joined the US Navy in 1963, at the age of 15. He did this by forging the age on his birth certificate.
how old is too old to join the navy My husband is 29 and may be interested in joining the navy. Do you have an age limit?
To join the Navy on active duty, one needs to be younger than 34 years of age. To join the Navy as a reservist, one needs to be younger than 39. The Marine Corps has a slightly different age standard, despite being a part of the Navy. Your husband is too old to join the Marines as an active duty soldier, but is qualified to join the Marine reserves. More information can be found at this website: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/enlstandards.htm
Can you join the US Navy at the age of 33 years?
The requirement is 17-34 yrs of age for entrance.
When did JFK quit the navy?
JFK quit the navy in March 1945. He was forced into early retirement due to illness that caused physical disability. JFK served as the 35th president of the United States.
What was JFK's favorite NFL team?
NAVY
