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Offered is a reprint of the article "Survival" from the August 1944 Reader's Digest which details the heroism of John F.Kennedy following a collision with a Japanese vessel near the Solomon Islands. Accompanying the article reprint is an envelope from the "Kennedy For Congress Veterans Committee" indicating the article was likely given to on-the-fence voters leading up to the 1952 Senate Elections. As a result of the bravery detailed in the article JFK was awarded the Navy & Marine Corps Medal with the following citation...
"For extremely heroic conduct as Commanding Officer of Motor Torpedo Boat 109 following the collision and sinking of that vessel in the Pacific War Theater on August 1–2, 1943. Unmindful of personal danger, Lieutenant (then Lieutenant, Junior Grade) Kennedy unhesitatingly braved the difficulties and hazards of darkness to direct rescue operations, swimming many hours to secure aid and food after he had succeeded in getting his crew ashore. His outstanding courage, endurance and leadership contributed to the saving of several lives and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." (F0223)