Military Culture Report

John F Kennedy attempted to become an officer in the army, butwas medically discharged due to lower back problems. However, due to help from his dad’s naval commander, he joined the naval reserve. He commanded several submarines, but one day on a sub called PT-109 they were smashed into by a Japanese destroyer and he carried a badly burned man to land with a life vest in between his teeth. However, he had injured his back and was given a purple star and he quit the military.

He served in World War II as a lieutenant. When he was station at PT109 ship, his ship crashes. JFK and other members of the ship trying to escape the sinking ship. When they reach to the surface, they knew that they are at middle of the ocean.

After Kennedy graduated from Harvard, America entered WWII. He voluntarily entered the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons Training Center in Rhode Island and was promoted to lieutenant junior grade. The PT boats were the US Navy’s concept for quick attacks and for close in shore support. This was where he boarded his first PT boat, PT-109. August 1942, the PT-109 was rammed suddenly by a Japanese destroyer Amagiri and cut in half, killing two crew members. Towing a badly burned crewmate by a life-jacket strap clenched in his teeth, Kennedy led the crew's ten survivors on a three-mile swim to refuge on a tiny island. The crew hid on the island from the enemy for days until Kennedy managed to summon help.For this, John F. Kennedy received a US Navy

John F. Kennedy was born into a wealthy family in Boston. His father was a successful man who made a lot of money from the stock market. Kennedy 's father managed to take all of his stock out before the stock market crash. So while everyone else was struggling through the great depression Kennedy was having no problems at all. The United States went into world war II right after Kennedy graduated from Harvard. Kennedy tried to join the navy but, they weren 't interested because he was always ill. But thanks to his wealthy father he was assigned to serve in the south pacific. In the south pacific kennedy commanded a motor torpedo boat. In August 1943

Kennedy was nominated as president, he went to college, served in the military, and was a politician. John went to Harvard University and graduated in 1940. This on its own is a large accomplishment considering the prestige of Harvard University. After college Kennedy wanted to serve his country, so he entered the navy. During his time in the navy Kennedy was injured , but still saved many lives, showing his willingness to give his own life for his comrades. In his biography in whitehouse.gov, it mentions this event saying, " In 1943, when his PT boat was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer, Kennedy, despite grave injuries, led the survivors through perilous waters to safety.". After the navy, Kennedy entered politics and advanced to the senate in 1953. As a politician he was almost nominated for the democratic party's choice for vice-president. When he was in the hospital at one point, according to whitehouse.gov, "In 1955, while recuperating from a back operation, he wrote Profiles in Courage, which won the Pulitzer Prize in history.". This is just one of Kennedy's successes and yet all he wanted to do was to help his country and the people living in it. "he took vigorous action in the cause of equal rights, calling for new civil rights legislation. His vision of America extended to the quality of the national culture and the central role of the arts in a vital society." (whitehouse.gov). Kennedy fought for the people of the United States all the way until his death where he was shot and killed In 1963 in Dallas, Texas; making him one of the youngest Presidents to

President Kennedy served in the military for about 8 years. He was a war hero, served in the navy and military, had been enrolled in the navy in 1941 and was a lieutenant, where he earned a Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is a prestigious award only given to the soldiers who were injured in combat. Interestingly enough Kennedy even enrolled in the marine corp. and fought in ww2 on august 2nd, 1943. He had won a medal for the bravery and heroism in the rescue of his crew. Being in the military was important for Kennedy because it led him to a couple political beliefs and it also shows how much he loves this country, risking his life for this country is a sign of real patriotism. This

After his father Joseph Patrick Kennedy helps him to get accepted into the U.S Navy. He was serving in the South Pacific and he controlling a small PT boat. In 1943, John Kennedy and his teams was involve to the flight to seize thousand of island from Japanese control. However, the mission is failure because most of sailors were sleeping during their jobs cause Japanese army finds their boat and destroy it. John Kennedy save his crews became a hero in the navy. John Kennedy have relieve his job go back to hospital to healing his injuries. After the war ended, John Kennedy’s oldest brother Joseph Jr. was got killed in Europe. In 1945, Kennedy was honorably retired from the Navy as a

At the age of two, he spent a month in the hospital with scarlet fever. Jack survived his childhood illnesses, but suffered a back injury while attending Harvard. He wrote his senior thesis on Britain’s lack of action as Germany militarized. His Thesis was later published as While England Slept (Kennedy, 1961). After graduating Harvard, JFK joined the Navy as a Lieutenant. He commanded a patrol boat in the South Pacific Ocean. His patrol boat was rammed and sunk by an enemy ship. JFK reinjured his back, but still managed to pull another seaman from the wreckage and lead the survivors to safety. JFK was awarded medals for bravery and leadership. Several books and movies exalt the actions of JFK during the war. After the war JFK followed in his family footsteps and began his political career. He served in the House of Representatives for several terms, then the United States Senate. In 1960 he ran for and was elected the 43rd president of the United States. At 43, he was the youngest president ever elected (Infoplease, 2007). He was also the first Roman Catholic elected president (Preston, 2007). Both momentous accomplishments still stand almost 50 years later. During his inaugural speech, he is remembered for his "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" (Kennedy, 1960). That country before self ideal portrayed him as a selfless leader who genuinely cared about the country. During his

Succeeding the military was the political aspect of Kennedy’s life. This is the intriguing part of Kennedy’s life considering later in his political career, he became “bored”. In 1946, he decided to run for the House of Representatives in the district of Boston, Massachusetts. When he won the election in, it gained him much influence in the Democratic party because most frequently, the Republicans would gain most of the power in the both of the Senate and the House. He remained frustrated by the fact that he wanted to make a difference in the world, but he could not because most people did not pay much attention to the House of Representatives (“John F. Kennedy”). The motivation he gave to winning the election shocked many people. However, later when he became president, it would comfort most citizens considering motivation is a vital characteristic for someone who wants to do exceptionally well in life. Although he was around his younger 40’s, he still suffered from illnesses just like in his childhood. This may have caused him to be

After Kennedy finished school, he joined the navy two months before the United States entered World War II. Kennedy became commander of a PT boat that was stationed in the South Pacific near the Solomon Islands. There, a Japanese destroyer cut his ship in two, leaving him in the water for 15 hours! During those 15 hours, he brought members of his crew to safety and then swam from island to island for several days searching for a rescue party. Kennedy later received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his display of heroism. After the war, John worked for the Hearst newspaper for a short time, then he began to seek an elective office. His first run for office was for the Democratic Congressional seat in the 11th District of Massachusetts during the Election of 1946. He won with a 5

There are professional teams that have several promotions throughout their calendar year. Most promotions are created for fans and non-fans to experience the professional sport atmosphere. Some promotions are successful for different organizations and some have no impact on ticket sales because people or fans are not interested. During a team’s bad season these promotions are essential for ticket sales. As a Military veteran I have had the opportunity to attend some events that are focused on Military Appreciation. The Military Appreciation events give soldiers, past or present, the opportunity to see and experience any event that they have not yet seen.

The quality of being experienced in what they preach. John F. Kennedy was an experience man on the battlefield and in the political stance. In 1941, when John F. Kennedy joined the U.S Navy he was in charge of a torpedo in South Pacifica. On August 2, 1943 his boat was hit by a Japanese warship. Two were killed by the instant impact, and he injured his back badly.

Kennedy found this unappealing to him and doubted his limitation because of the lack of determination sent by his father. Kennedy’s father provided him the income to take his education to the next level; which meant attending Harvard University. Kennedy joined the US Navy after graduating from Harvard. He worked as a commander of a patrol boat for the South Pacific Ocean. After a couple months his and his crew encountered a Japanese warship. Two people from his crew passed away and he was badly injured; because of his injuries he was discharged from the Navy. He was granted a Navy and Marine core medal, followed by a purple heart, which means he was injured in battle. I find this very honorable to be able to go in battle and defend your squad while being injured while also making it out alive to tell this incredible and whole hearted

Kennedy later was rejected by the military because of intestinal and back problems which caused him to fail the physical examinations for both the Army and Navy forces (Klein). However, using his father’s connections, the future president was accepted into the Navy in October 1941 (Klein). While in the Navy, his patrol torpedo boat, the USS PT-109, was sunk by the Japanese during World War II (Hodge). He survived and was later named a

The origin of military salute is indeterminate. However, “some historians believe it began in late Roman times” (Powers, 2017) when a person raised the right hand to ensure he has no weapon on him in from of a public official. Furthermore, in the mediaeval era knights in armor raised their helmet visors as a courtesy on the approach of a