John Sidney McCain III (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018) was an American statesman [2] and naval officer who represented the state of Arizona in Congress for over 35 years, first as a Representative from 1983 to 1987, and then as a U.S. senator from 1987 until his death in 2018.

Jan 13, 2025 · John McCain (born August 29, 1936, Panama Canal Zone—died August 25, 2018, Cornville, Arizona, U.S.) was a U.S. senator who was the Republican Party’s nominee for president in 2008 but was defeated by Barack Obama.

Apr 2, 2014 · John McCain was a Vietnam War veteran and a six-term U.S. senator from the state of Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for the 2008 presidential election, before his loss to Barack...

Nov 9, 2009 · John McCain (1936‑2018) was an American politician, military officer and Republican nominee for president in the 2008 election.

Aug 25, 2018 · McCain, who has died at the age of 81, was a naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-defeated presidential candidate and an abrasive American...

John Sidney McCain III (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018) was an American politician. He was a United States Senator from Arizona. McCain was the Republican Party 's candidate in the 2008 United States presidential election. McCain married businesswoman Cindy McCain in 1980.

Aug 5, 2011 · The life story of John Sidney McCain III: A POW in Vietnam for five years, he has served as Arizona's senator since 1987 and twice ran for president.

Aug 26, 2018 · Arizona Senator John McCain died Saturday at his home in Arizona after a long battle with brain cancer. "Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28 p.m. on August 25, 2018," McCain's...

The early life and military career of John Sidney McCain III spans the first forty-five years of his life (1936–1981). McCain's father and grandfather were admirals in the United States Navy. McCain was born on August 29, 1936, in the Panama Canal Zone, and attended many schools growing up as his family moved among naval facilities.

Prisoner of war John McCain was held captive in North Vietnam for five and a half years. Ultimately, he was released with over 100 other POWs on March 14, 1973. However, this is not before experiencing hell on Earth.