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Revision as of 18:05, 4 May 2003 by Jpcarver (talk | contribs) (added day of birth)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)John McCain III (b. August 29, 1936) is a Republican Senator from the state of Arizona in the United States.
Brief History
McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone, the son and grandson of prominent Navy admirals. He followed in their footsteps and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. He was shot down over Vietnam in 1967, and was held prisoner in Hanoi for five and a half years. He was released from captivity in 1973 and retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain in 1981. McCain was elected as an Arizona congressman to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982. In 1985, after two terms in the House he was elected to the Senate where he is currently serving his third term. Time Magazine named him as one of the "25 Most Influential People in America" in 1997. In the 2000 presidential election, McCain ran for but lost the Republican Presidential nomination to George W. Bush.
Military Awards
Silver Star -- Bronze Star -- Legion of Merit -- Purple Heart -- Distinguished Flying Cross