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JFK was sent to Tulagi Island to recover after his August 8, 1943 rescue from a six day ordeal following the sinking of his PT 109.<\/p>\n

\"Tulagi<\/a>

A gaunt JFK in the South Pacific, 1943<\/p><\/div>\n

Despite being emaciated and weakened by his efforts to save himself and his men, Kennedy was eager to get back in the fight and readily accepted command of a new vessel, the PT 109 on September1, 1943.<\/p>\n

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