August 15, 1962, my father was serving as Chief Boatswains Mate. President Kennedy asked the Captain to introduce him to the enlisted men. The last three men in formation were introduced; Robert Louis Stevenson, John Paul Jones, and my father, John F. Kennedy. The president asked, "Do you ever have any trouble with that name?" My father answered, "No Sir, Mr. President, I'm proud to have it."
August 15, 1962, my father was serving as Chief Boatswains Mate. President Kennedy asked the Captain to introduce him to the enlisted men. The last three men in formation were introduced; Robert Louis Stevenson, John Paul Jones, and my father, John F. Kennedy. The president asked, "Do you ever have any trouble with that name?" My father answered, "No Sir, Mr. President, I'm proud to have it."
MonasMoe 2 years ago