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John S. McCain Jr. John Sidney " Jack " McCain Jr. (January 17, 1911 – March 22, 1981) was a United States Navy admiral who served in conflicts from the 1940s through the 1970s, including as the Commander, United States Pacific Command .
Mar 24, 1981 · Adm. John S. McCain Jr., a former commander in chief of Pacific forces in the Vietnam War and a World War II hero, died yesterday of a heart attack while on a military aircraft returning...
Aug 25, 2018 · John S. McCain, the proud naval aviator who climbed from depths of despair as a prisoner of war in Vietnam to pinnacles of power as a Republican congressman and senator from Arizona and a...
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Aug 27, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of John McCain, a third-generation naval officer who became a decorated fighter pilot and a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Explore his family background, flight school, accidents, combat missions, capture and torture, and political career.
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Learn about the career and achievements of Rear Admiral John S. McCain, Jr., a submarine commander and Chief of Information, Navy Department. Read his article on the importance of sea power in 1963.
John Sidney "Jack" McCain Jr. (January 17, 1911 – March 22, 1981) was a United States Navy admiral. He served in conflicts from the 1940s through the 1970s, including as the Commander, United States Pacific Command. He is the father of John McCain. McCain, Jr. was born on January 17, 1911 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. His father was ...
Learn about the early years of Admiral McCain's naval career, from his time at the Naval Academy to his service in World War II and beyond. This interview, conducted in 1975, covers his father, his son, and his experiences in various ships and commands.
