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- Born: May 2, 1986
- Birth name: John Sidney McCain IV
- Father: Senator John McCain
- Mother: Cindy McCain
- Sister: Meghan McCain
- Attended the Naval Academy's Prep School in Rhode IslandScout.com: EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Jack McCain (February 21, 2008)
- Entered the Naval Academy in July 2005Scout.com: EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Jack McCain (February 21, 2008)
- Graduated from the United States Naval Academy on May 22, 2009CharlotteObserver.com: Naval Graduates Include Sen. McCain's Son, Jack (May 22, 2009)
- Will attend Naval flight school in Pensacola, FloridaCharlotteObserver.com: Naval Graduates Include Sen. McCain's Son, Jack (May 22, 2009)
- Speaks "broken" Farsi, Japanese, Spanish and AfrikaansMcCain Blogette: Little Brother (February 14, 2008)
- Certified scuba diverMcCain Blogette: Little Brother (February 14, 2008)
- Other interests: poetry, skydiving, philosophy, cooking, surfing, car racingMcCain Blogette: Little Brother (February 14, 2008)
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Jack McCain, born John Sidney McCain IV, is the son of Senator John McCain. As a midshipman in the Navy, he represents the fourth generation of his family to serve in the U.S. Military.
On May 22, 2009, Jack McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. At the ceremony, the young McCain was congratulated and embraced by President Barack Obama, who defeated his father in the 2008 presidential election.CharlotteObserver.com: Naval Graduates Include Sen. McCain's Son, Jack (May 22, 2009)
Quotes
On his early aspirations:- "I was once, while very young, convinced that becoming a shark was a viable occupation."McCain Blogette: Little Brother (February 14, 2008)
On advice from his father:
- "My dad told me there is one thing McCain’s are good at and that is not giving into pressure, and honor – keeping our honor regardless of what happens. “He then said, ‘Don’t lie, cheat or steal – anything else is fair game.’"Scout.com: EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Jack McCain (February 21, 2008)
On being disciplined at the Naval Academy:
- "I have been fried for wearing flip-flops outside. I got 60 demerits and was restricted to the Academy for that. I also received several demerits last year when I forgot to shave."Scout.com: EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Jack McCain (February 21, 2008)
On his sister Meghan:
- "Meghan was the more tyrannical of the children – she always kept my younger brother Jimmy and me in line. Until we got big enough to fight back, she was always in charge."Scout.com: EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Jack McCain (February 21, 2008)
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Jack McCain Questions
Do you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? 8 AnswersNo, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL o... read more
Where can I find photos of John McCains son, Jack McCain meeting President Obama? 1 AnswerYou can find pictures and a video of Barack Obama and Jack McCain hugging here: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/22/obama.mccain/ read more
Are Jack Russels really smart dogs? 2 AnswersDifferent breeds of dogs can be extremely intelligent in different ways. Terriers are known for their intelligence and tenacity (read: they're smart and can be ... read more



