John McCain

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The paper describes the background and family environment of John McCain as well as his military experience, education and values. The paper posits that McCain uses his military background and morals as a guide in life as well as in the presidential election. The paper discusses McCain's personal qualities and asserts that his desire for justice and his respect for the generations that contributed to the history of the nation make him one of the most respected politicians of the moment.

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"The character of a man, regardless of his status or political involvement, is the full result of his family background and influences, his life time experiences, as well as the events he witnessed and helped shape throughout his life. In this sense John McCain is one of the most relevant examples. John McCain is considered to be one of the most important figures on the United States political scene. He has been a remarkable personality that has stirred controversy, respect, and criticism at the same time. However, it is precisely this complex nature of his character that has made him become one of the most talked about Republican candidate for presidency. He found purpose in his life when he joined the army. He wanted to live up to the standards of both his father and grandfather, both of whom were officers in the navy. McCain presented courage and character when serving as a naval aviator during the Vietnam War. His experiences in the military and his father's moral influence helped shape him into the man and politician he is today."

Sample of Sources Used:

• McCain. Ready from day one. 2008. Accessed 23 February 2008, from http://www.johnmccain.com/About/
• McCain, John. Why Courage Matters? New York: Random House, 2004.
• McCain, John, Character is Destiny. New York: Random House, 2005.
• McCain, John. Faith of My Fathers. Random House: New York, 1999.
• McCain. Greater cause. 2008. Accessed 23 February 2008, from http://www.johnmccain.com/CauseGreater/

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