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Republican John Warner is currently serving his fifth term in the Senate. He is the senior Senator from Virginia and the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: Feburary 18, 1927 in Washington, D.C.
- Assumed office: January 2, 1979
- Party: Republican
- Spouse: Jeanne Vander Myde (3rd wife)
- Alma mater: Washington and Lee University
- Previous Occupation/Position Held: Attorney
- Second wife was actress Elizabeth Taylor
- Served in World War II and the Korean War
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Early Life
Prior to entering politics, Warner served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. In 1972, President Richard Nixon appointed Warner Undersecretary of the Navy.1978 Senate Run
In 1978, Warner, then married to actress Elizabeth Taylor, sought the Republican nomination for the Senate seat vacated by William L. Scott. Warner lost the primary bid to Richard D. Obershain, but after Obershain's death in a plane crash, Warner was chosen as the GOP's nominee. Warner won the general election and has held the seat ever since.-
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John Warner Questions
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John Warner Timeline
- February 18, 1927: Born
- 1945: enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II
- 1949: Attended University of Virginia School of Law
- 1969: Appointed Undersecretary of the Navy under the Nixon Administration
- 1973: Married Elizabeth Taylor
- 1978: Elected to the U.S. Senate



