Photograph of Lt. John F. Kennedy with Officers at Elco Naval Academy
Artifact IDMO 63.5925
Object Type
Photograph
Date
ca. 1942
Place MadeMelville, Rhode Island, United States, North America
Medium
Photograph
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white photograph of officers dressed in naval uniform at the Elco Naval academy in Rhode Island. John F. Kennedy is in the center row, center. Kennedy entered the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Training Center, Melville, Rhode Island in September 1942. On 10 October 1942, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade. Upon completing his training 2 December 1942, he was ordered to the training squadron, Motor Torpedo Squadron FOUR, for duty as the Commanding Officer of a motor torpedo boat, PT 101. He would go on to command PT 109 on the 23rd of April 1943.
Historical NoteThis photograph hung in John F. Kennedy's Congressional office.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedIn Collection(s)
Not on view
