The Top-Secret World War II Mission That Killed Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the Heir Apparent to the Political Dynasty
Briefly

Joe Jr. volunteered for Operation Aphrodite, a top-secret project to transform bombers into drones, despite having completed twice the required missions—an act of profound ambition.
His death marked a tragic end not only to Joe Jr.’s aspirations but also shifted the family dynamics, thrusting his brother John into the political spotlight as the new hope.
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