August 2, 1943 gave new meaning to surviving "by the skin of one's teeth." After their boat was torn apart by a Japanese destroyer, Skipper John F. Kennedy towed his wounded crewmate to safety with a tether in his mouth. | American Experience | PBS

#OTD in 1943, LTJG John F. Kennedy's PT 109 was rammed by Japanese destroyer Amagiri. JFK was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his courage in leading the 10 crewmen who survived the collision to safety. The incident was depicted in the 1963 film "PT 109" starrring Cliff Robertson as JFK. #MovieMonday | U.S. Naval Institute