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Katsumori Yamashiro, Captain of the Japanese destroyer ‘Amagiri’ that famously sank Lieutenant John F. J Kennedy’s PT109 painstakingly writes this detailed account letter including his detailed hand drawing to present “The True Story of Pres. John F. Kennedy’s PT109 Collision.” To dispute author Robert Donovan’s 1961 account "PT109: John F. Kennedy," Yamashiro writes, “…Of course Mr. Donovan’s version reached more people but it is not the truth. My story is the truth. I was there, I was in command and my order was to avoid collision.” He concludes, “I am writing this to provide History with the Truth. I as Commander of the Amagiri tried to avoid collision with PT109. It was sunk by accident and not intentionally.” Signed, “Capt. Katsumori Yamashiro, Cmdr.” 8.5 X 11. Excellent condition.
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