On August 1, 1943, young captain John F. Kennedy of PT Boat 109 proved his mettle when his small ship was cleaved in half by a surprise collision with an enemy destroyer just off the coast of the Solomon Islands. Holding the strap of a life jacket between his teeth, an injured John towed a wounded man three miles to shore. After a tense week evading enemies, searching for fresh water and food, and sending an SOS message written on the husk of a coconut with a friendly native ally, John secured rescue for his crew. His bravery earned him two medals and the title of War Hero. This Miles Standish-designed, 7k exclusive, An American Life coin is the first of a series dedicated to telling the story of JFK.

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