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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)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: May 2, 1986
  2. Birth name: John Sidney McCain IV
  3. Father: Senator John McCain
  4. Mother: Cindy McCain
  5. Sister: Meghan McCain
  6. Attended the Naval Academy's Prep School in Rhode IslandScout.com: EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Jack McCain (February 21, 2008)
  7. Entered the Naval Academy in July 2005Scout.com: EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Jack McCain (February 21, 2008)
  8. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy on May 22, 2009CharlotteObserver.com: Naval Graduates Include Sen. McCain's Son, Jack (May 22, 2009)
  9. Will attend Naval flight school in Pensacola, FloridaCharlotteObserver.com: Naval Graduates Include Sen. McCain's Son, Jack (May 22, 2009)
  10. Speaks "broken" Farsi, Japanese, Spanish and AfrikaansMcCain Blogette: Little Brother (February 14, 2008)
  11. Certified scuba diverMcCain Blogette: Little Brother (February 14, 2008)
  12. Other interests: poetry, skydiving, philosophy, cooking, surfing, car racingMcCain Blogette: Little Brother (February 14, 2008)

• 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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