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John McCain
American lawmaker and combatant officer (–)
For other uses, see Can McCain (disambiguation).
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| In office January 3, &#;– August 25, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Barry Goldwater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Jon Kyl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office January 3, &#;– January 3, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | John Jacob Rhodes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | John Patriarch Rhodes III | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | John Sidney McCain III ()August 29, Coco Unaccompanied, Panama Supply Zone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | August 25, () (aged&#;81) Cornville, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resting place | United States Naval Establishment Cemetery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| McCain is a divisive figure within his own Republican party [GALLO/GETTY] |
A decorated Vietnam war hero who spent more than five years in a prisoner of war camp, McCain’s successful bid for the Republican nomination had marked his second attempt to run for the White House.
But his success is a remarkable turnaround for the Arizona senator, who until recently was not viewed as a serious contender.
A self-proclaimed straight talker whose bluntness and at times unconventional style have both frustrated and appealed to would be voters, McCain is a divisive figure within his own party, to the extent that some have claimed they will not vote for him.
And some have pointed to both this rocky relationship and his age – his age – at 71 he will be America’s oldest ever president – as major obstacles on the road to the Oval Office.
Vietnam ordeal
McCain [here with Richard Nixon] spent years |
McCain comes from a family with a long military history – both his father and grandfather served as US navy admirals.
McCain himself joined the navy in , beginning a year long naval career marked most notably by his decision to volunteer for service in the Vietnam war.
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Nov. 2, House of Representatives
Elected as Republican to the House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st District, replacing retiring GOP Rep. John Rhodes.
Nov. 6, Re-election
Re-elected to the House of Representatives.
April 2, Keating Five
McCain meets with federal regulators along with four other senators, on behalf of developer Charles Keating, in attempt to head off investigation into Keating's Lincoln Savings and Loan.
Aug. Senate rebuke
Issued mild rebuke by Senate Ethics Committee for ties to Keating Five scandal.
June 7, Senate chairman
McCain becomes the chairman of the powerful Senate Commerce Committee.
Sept. 27, Presidential campaign
After months of touring New Hampshire and other key primary states aboard the "Straight Talk Express" bus, he formally announces his campaign.
Feb. 1, Primary elections
McCain beats then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush in the New Hampshire primary by nearly 20 points, threatening Bush's expected easy path to the GOP nomination.
Feb. 28, Seek nomination
In an ad-libbed "pre-announcement", McCain says on CBS' "Late Night with David Letterman" that he will seek the GOP nomination for president, catching his staff by surprise.
May 27, Syria
McCain meets with rebels in Syria. He is the highest ranking offic