John McCain
John McCain was an American politician and military officer who served as a U.S. Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. Born on August 29, 1936, he was a member of the Republican Party and a two-time presidential candidate, notably running against Barack Obama in 2008. McCain was a naval aviator during the Vietnam War and spent over five years as a prisoner of war after being shot down. Known for his maverick stance and bipartisan approach, McCain was a significant figure in American politics for over three decades.