[Rarebooks] fs: JFK - Original PT-109 story in the New Yorker

[Back Creek Books]

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We are pleased to offer:
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(No. 7270 )  [Kennedy, John F.] Hersey, John. A REPORTER AT LARGE: SURVIVAL 
(PAGES 27-38, NEW YORKER MAGAZINE, VOL. XX, NO. 18, JUNE 17, 1944).
New York: F. R. Publishing Corporation, 1944. Magazine, Quarto, 72 pages, 
color & black and white illustrations, ads. Very Good.
      This is a complete, original issue of the 'New Yorker' magazine 
containing the first appearance of John Hersey's story of John F. Kennedy 
and PT-109. Hersey was a Kennedy family friend, and this article was crucial 
in establishing the war hero image that launched JFK's political career in 
1946. The PT boat Kennedy commanded in the Pacific was rammed by a Japanese 
destroyer and sunk in 1943. While there was no doubt that young Lt. Kennedy 
acted with heroism after the sinking, many veteran PT commanders suspected 
that negligence caused the incident in the first place since a PT boat was 
much faster and more maneuverable than a large destroyer. Indeed, this is 
the only time a PT-boat was sunk after being rammed by the enemy in World 
War II. This 'New Yorker' appearance is unabridged and more scarce than the 
condensed 'Reader's Digest' version published two months later. This copy of 
the magazine remains in very good condition. No significant wear, but a 
prior owner has reinforced the covers along the spine with black cloth tape. 
A handsome example of this essential Kennedy item....... $250.00
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