The Aussie Who Saved John F. Kennedy – Part One

<p>Recently I was very pleased to be able to help the United States embassy with information, contacts and material relating to the activities of our coastwatchers, who played such a vital role in the South Pacific during World War II. </p><br><p>This assistance was to help incoming American ambassador Caroline Kennedy pay her respects to these brave men. </p><br><p>Ambassador Kennedy, of course, has a deep personal connection to their heroism because her father, President John F. Kennedy, was saved by Australian coastwatcher Reg Evans in 1943. </p><br><p>A couple of years back I produced a two-part episode about Reg’s life, that incident, how Reg’s role went unknown for so many years and how he was rediscovered after JFK won the 1960 election. </p><br><p>It’s one of my favourite episodes and I’m glad to present it again if you missed it - or if you want to hear it again.</p><br><p>I’ll be back next week to start a new round of brand-new Forgotten Australia episodes. </p><br><p>I’ve been hard at work these past weeks on a handful of amazing stories that I’m really looking forward to sharing. </p><br><p>There’s also a new bonus episode coming down the pipeline for supporters. </p><br><p>But in the meantime, here’s Reg Evans’s story.&nbsp;Lest we forget.</p><br><p>To support Forgottten Australia: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>