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Overview
Military Heroes explores the lives of famous military personnel who have impacted armed operations as well as government, social, religious, and political arenas.
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Synopsis
This title examines the remarkable life of John McCain. Readers will learn about McCain's family background, childhood, education, military and political career, and societal contributions. Covered in detail are McCain's service in the U.S. Navy, including combat in Vietnam, where he was held as a prisoner of war. Also discussed are McCain's political pursuits, including his election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Arizona, the U.S. Senate for Arizona, and his 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany engaging text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Military Heroes is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.