John McCain

:Alternative meanings: John S. McCain, Sr., John S. McCain, Jr.

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John S. McCain, Sr. - John S. McCain, Jr.

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John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936) is an American politician. Considered a maverick Republican, McCain has been a U.S. Senator from Arizona since 1987, winning re-election in 1992, 1998, and 2004. He was a presidential candidate in the 2000 election, but was defeated in the Republican primaries by then-Texas Governor and now President George W. Bush.

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August 29 - 1936 - American politician - Republican - U.S. Senator - Arizona - 1987 - 1992 - 1998 - 2004 - Presidential candidate - 2000 election - Primaries - Texas Governor - George W. Bush

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Prior to entering Federal politics, McCain was a Captain in the United States Navy and a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged upon his retirement from the Navy in 1981.

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Captain - United States Navy - Prisoner of war - Vietnam - Honorably discharged - Retirement - 1981

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