48 years ago today, John McCain was released after 5 1/2 years of captivity as a POW in North Vietnam. We’re forever grateful for all those who have served a cause greater than themselves.
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- Hate and violence in politics cannot continue to be tolerated. In 2008, John McCain showed us that you can maintain dignity and respect for your political opponents despite having disagreements. We should all take a moment to rewatch this video today.
00:00 - On this day in 2008, Sen. McCain put civility over politics—shutting down false claims about his opponent during a town hall-style campaign event and defending then-Senator Obama as “a decent family man citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with.”
00:00 - Today marks six years since the passing of Senator John McCain. His legacy remains one of country over party, civility, and service over self. May his exemplary leadership live on to influence the next generation of character-driven leaders.
- 7 years ago, Sen. John McCain delivered a speech at the @MunSecConf warning world leaders about the dangers of isolationism & underscoring the strengths of America’s presence on the world stage. His message is all too relevant 7 years later & his presence is greatly missed.
00:00 - 14 years ago John McCain gave a historic concession speech demonstrating his belief in country over party. Now more than ever, the acceptance of election results is imperative to the preservation of democracy. Sen. McCain’s words continue to unite, inspire, and honor America.
00:00 - The McCain Institute is proud to now bear the name of a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient as Senator John McCain will be posthumously awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor by his friend President Joe Biden.
- "The widespread and bipartisan mourning of McCain’s passing is itself a harbinger of a new era in American politics, when those who have already served their country in battle serve it again as civilians." - @nfergus on John McCain's leadership legacy. bit.ly/2PFaCCz
- JUST ANNOUNCED: The McCain Institute is proud to welcome Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili as its 2025 Kissinger Fellow. Learn more: mccaininstitute.org/resources/pres… @Zourabichvili_S
- The McCain Institute supports the people of Hong Kong in their ongoing quest to secure their freedom, democracy and independence, and joins @SecPompeo who said, “The United States condemns the arrest of pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong.” (1/5)
- Replying to @McCainInstitute @Kasparov63 and 5 others“The moment the Putin regime collapses in Moscow, you will see many positive changes.” -@Kasparov63
- 55 years ago, John McCain’s A-4 Skyhawk was shot down over Trúc Bach Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam where he was then taken as a Vietnamese Prisoner of War for over five years.
- .@cindymccain: “He left us our instructions...stay busy, serve causes greater than ourselves, stay in the arena, pick fights with the bad guys, and keep faith with the little guys.”
