
American politician (1936–2018)
1936 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician (1936–2018)
Born
August 29, 1936
Died
2018 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, politician
1936
Born in Coco Solo (1936-08-29)
1951
EducationStudied at Episcopal High School (1951–1954)
1973
EducationStudied at National War College (1973–1974)
1983
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1983–1987)
1983
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1983–1985)
1985
PositionAbout
John Sidney McCain III was an American politician and naval officer who represented Arizona in the United States Congress for over 35 years, first as a U.S. representative from 1983 to 1987, then as a U.S. senator from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was the party's nominee in the 2008 presidential election.
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John Sidney McCain III was an American politician and naval officer who represented Arizona in the United States Congress for over 35 years, first as a U.S. representative from 1983 to 1987, then as a U.S. senator from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was the party'
The name John means "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is of English origin.
John McCain was born on August 29, 1936.
John McCain died in 2018, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.
The name John is of English origin, meaning "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named John
John F. Kennedy
president of the United States from 1961 to 1963 (1917–1963)
John Dickens
English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)
John Locke
English philosopher and physician (1632–1704)
John R. R. Tolkien
English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
John Adams
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801
John Lennon
British musician (1940–1980)
John — August 29, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Actions
member of the United States House of Representatives (1985–1987)
1987
PositionUnited States senator (1987–1989)
1989
PositionUnited States senator (1989–1991)
1991
PositionUnited States senator (1991–1993)
1993
PositionUnited States senator (1993–1995)
1995
PositionUnited States senator (1995–1997)
1997
PositionUnited States senator (1997–1999)
1998
AwardDr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators
1999
PositionUnited States senator (1999–2001)
1999
AwardProfile in Courage Award
2001
PositionUnited States senator (2001–2003)
2001
AwardFreedom Award
2002
AwardOrder of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class
2003
PositionUnited States senator (2003–2005)
2005
PositionUnited States senator (2005–2007)
2007
PositionUnited States senator (2007–2009)
2009
PositionUnited States senator (2009–2011)
2011
PositionUnited States senator (2011–2013)
2013
PositionUnited States senator (2013–2015)
2015
PositionUnited States senator (2015–2017)
2017
PositionUnited States senator (2017–2018)
2018
Died in Cornville
2018
AwardGlobal Citizen Awards