THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
JOHN F KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR
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World War I
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World War III
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World War II & Cold War
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Cold War
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Detailed explanation-1: -Commanding the Patrol Torpedo Craft (PT) USS PT 109, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, John Kennedy and his crew participated in the early campaigns in the Allies’ long struggle to roll back the Japanese from their conquests throughout the island chains of the Pacific Ocean.
Detailed explanation-2: -For his service in World War II, John F. Kennedy received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism) and the Purple Heart.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kennedy became president. In May 1961, JFK authorized sending an additional 500 Special Forces troops and military advisors to assist the pro‑Western government of South Vietnam. By the end of 1962, there were approximately 11, 000 military advisors in South Vietnam.