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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
United States Flag from PT-109
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

United States Flag from PT-109

Artifact IDMO 68.46
Object Type Flag
Date 1939-1945
Medium Cotton
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/4 in x W 25 in (40 cm x 63.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionUnited States flag from PT-109 motor torpedo boat, which flew on the vessel during Lieutenant John F. Kennedy's command in April-August of 1943.
Historical NoteThis flag was removed from PT 109 by Charles Harris, a crew member, in Tulagi Harbor when the boat was being overhauled in July, 1943.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated by a PT 109 Crew Member to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1968.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Charles A. Harris
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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