At the Monaco Classic Week JFK’s ‘Floating White House’ goes on display

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At the Monaco Classic Week JFK’s ‘Floating White House’ goes on display GlobeNewswire September 18, 2023 MONACO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It's time for Classic Week at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Among 130 vintage boats, including sailing yachts and motoryachts, moored at the YCM marina until 16th September, the Manitou catches the eye of many. The fascinating sailboat, approximately 18 meters long, hosted John Fitzgerald Kennedy, its most famous owner, at the helm. Nicknamed 'The Floating White House', it was equipped with the latest technology to keep the communication going with the presidential office but also, allegedly, with the Kremlin. The wooden interiors, with a small fireplace, a large cabin and the famous bath, hidden by two teak doors, are the main features of the boat.

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