Lt. John F. Kennedy receives the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps medal for heroic conduct from Capt. Frederic L. Conklin June 12, 1944. JFK used his father's connections to get assigned to active duty. Says Dallek, "He was determined to get into combat. It was part of the culture at the time, patriotism. But he was heroic in doing that."
A Tribute To The Man That Revived The Presidential Medal of Freedom
And Made It Flourish In America To Honor Our Heroes
Medal History
