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In 1952, Roberta McCain was the ship sponsor for USS John S. McCain (DL-3), named for her father-in-law. She was also an honored guest at the 1992 launching of USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) which was named for her husband and her father-in-law.
Oct 12, 2020 · Roberta McCain Dies at 108; Mother of the Senator and His Beacon John McCain credited to her his will to survive as a prisoner of war. She later campaigned for him in his 2008 bid...
Oct 12, 2020 · PHOENIX — Roberta Wright McCain, the mother of the late Sen. John McCain who used her feisty spirit to help woo voters during his 2008 presidential campaign, has died. She was 108. A ...
Oct 12, 2020 · Roberta McCain, an independent-minded oil heiress who was married to one of the Navy’s highest-ranking officers and who displayed characteristic pluck when she took to the presidential...
Oct 13, 2020 · That firm, principled woman, Roberta McCain, died on Monday. She was 108. John McCain's widow, Cindy McCain, announced her death on Twitter.
Oct 12, 2020 · Roberta McCain, the adventurous and outspoken mother of late Arizona Sen. John McCain, passed away on Monday at home. She was known for her wry humor, derring-do and resilience, and was buried next to her husband in Arlington National Cemetery.
Dec 26, 2020 · Cindy McCain pays tribute to her mother-in-law, who died in 2020 at 108. She recounts Roberta's life of adventure, resilience, humor and love for her family and country.
