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Facts About John McCain
John McCain was the Republican's presidential candidate who contested against Barrack Obama. Although he lost the presidential election, people are interested in finding out more about him. There are several interesting facts about John McCain shedding light into his political values and career. |
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Facts About John McCain:
- John McCain opposed to declaring a holiday in respect of Dr. Martin Luther King
- He also opposed Civil Right Laws
- It is believed that John McCain has stronger view points supporting war with respect to Iraq, China and Russia.
- His views on abortion are that he opposes the right of women to choose an abortion.
- He was a rebel through out his growing up years and was famous for breaking all the rules. He also had very high levels of IQ and displayed it through out schooling.
- John, being a naval aviator, crashed his plane but had no injuries.
- In 1967, John was in another accident where he had ear death experience when he escaped from a burning jet.
- John had been through several injuries in his life and was often left with fractures and broken bones while working and at war. Today, he finds it difficult to raise his hands above his head.
- John was held as a prisoner in the Vietnam War for nearly five years and was tortured severely. He was later released in 1973.
- John is known for his short temper and he even passed some remarks about Clinton during Clinton’s presidency. He later apologized publicly for them.
- Other than having two children of his own, John McCain adopted a girl child from an orphanage.
- He is declared to be one of the richest persons in the senate.
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