ohn McCain, following in the distinguished lineage of his naval family, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 and swiftly saw action in the Vietnam War. He became a naval aviator, flying bombing missions against North Vietnam. On October 26, 1967, during a bombing run over Hanoi, McCain's aircraft was shot down, leading to his capture by North Vietnamese forces. He sustained critical injuries, breaking both arms and a leg in the crash, and was subsequently imprisoned in the infamous Hoa Lo prison, known as the "Hanoi Hilton." His lineage as the son of a high-ranking officer meant McCain was offered an early release, which he declined, adhering to the military code of conduct.
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