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POLITICAL: US Senator, 1987-present (elected 1986; re-elected 1992, 1998, 2004). US Congressman, 1983-87 (elected 1982 and re-elected 1984). Director, US Navy's Senate Relations Office, 1977-81. Candidate for President, 2000. PROFESSIONAL: US Navy officer, 1958-81. As a Navy pilot, he was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967 and held as a Prisoner of War in Hanoi for 5½ years. Military decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. Author. EDUCATION: B.S., US Naval Academy, 1958. Attended courses at the National War College, 1973-74. PERSONAL: Born August 29, 1936 in the Panama Canal Zone (US Territory). Married to Cindy Hensley McCain. Once divorced. Seven children, four grandchildren. Episcopalian. McCain's father and grandfather were both US Navy admirals. OFFICIAL CONTACT INFORMATION: John McCain
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