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John Sidney McCain III was born in a naval hospital on August 29, 1936 in the Panama Canal Zone. McCain’s grandfather and father were both admirals in the Navy. ... John’s father presided over all naval forces in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. ... After being separated for a while during World War II, John’s grandfather and father were both reunited in Tokyo Harbor when the Japanese surrendered . Before dying a few days later, John’s grandfather said his last words to his son, “its an honor to die for your country and your principles. ...
With high expectations for himself, John McCain joined the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. ... Unlike his father and grandfather, John never became an admiral in the Navy. ... On July 29 1967, John experienced one of the most horrific incidents to occur in American history. ... Later on that year, John McCain was shot down by a Soviet-made surface-to-air missile on his 23rd mission over North Vietnam. ... ” After being beaten, tortured and left in solitude for more than five years, John finally came home to America. John received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross before entering the National War College in 1973 for all of his hardships and accomplishments while serving in the Naval Academy. ...
In 1980, McCain and his first wife were divorced. ... John is the father of four sons and three daughters.
John McCain was elected to the House of Representatives in Arizona in 1982 as a Republican. ... In 1986, John succeeded Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater in the U. ... McCain ran in the presidential primaries in 2000, but lost to now President George Bush. ... Senator McCain has many awards from taxpayer and foreign policy organizations for his public service and conservative leadership. ...
Senator McCain stands strongly on many issues that are a part of American’s lives everyday.
Approximate Word count = 1568
Approximate Pages = 6.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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