He actually stood up to the Russians. But he was a war hero, a decorated war hero. He's the only United States president to ever have received the Purple Heart. He [JFK] also received the Medal of Valor from the Navy and the Marine Corps. because During World War II, he was commanding a PT boat, PT109. His vessel was struck by a destroyer in the South Pacific, and he actually risked his life to save his crew members. (00:49–01:10)
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