John McCain was an American politician and a military officer. He served as a United States Senator from Arizona for six terms from 1987 until his death in 2018. He was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2008.
Born on August 29, 1936, in Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone.
Joined the United States Navy in 1958 and served as a naval aviator for 22 years, where he flew in the Vietnam War and was a prisoner of war for five and a half years from 1967 until 1973.
From 1982 to 1983, he served as the Navy Senate Liaison Officer.
First elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1982.
Elected to the United States Senate in 1986 and served for 31 years until his death in 2018.
Former President of the United States, served from 2009 to 2017.
Businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Current President of the United States who assumed office on January 20, 2021.
A memoir written by John McCain with Mark Salter, published in 1999.
A memoir written by John McCain with Mark Salter, published in 2018.
A non-partisan think tank that advances leadership development, human rights, the rule of law, national security, and other critical areas.
John McCain was known for his bipartisan work and sponsored or co-sponsored many bills over the years. He was instrumental in the passage of several pieces of legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Campaign Finance Reform Act, and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. He also served as the chairman of the Armed Services Committee and the Indian Affairs Committee.
No, John McCain ran for President of the United States as the Republican nominee in 2008 but lost to Barack Obama.
John McCain served as a naval aviator in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was shot down and captured by the North Vietnamese in 1967 and spent over five years as a prisoner of war, enduring torture and mistreatment.
John McCain was a Republican and ran for office as a member of the Republican Party.
The John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 is a United States federal law that specifies the budget and expenditures of the United States Department of Defense. It was named in honor of John McCain, who was chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee at the time of his death.