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How long was John McCain held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam?
John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam for five and a half years. He was captured when his plane was shot down over Hanoi, and endured much torture while being held captive.
Is McCain a Mason?
While His Father and Grandfather were Freemasons, Senator McCain is not.
What was the Vietnam War like before US involvement?
US involvement began while the French were trying to recreate their colony, so it was already a war or insurgency when US troops arrived.
Is John McCain a Mason?
While His Father and Grandfather were Freemasons, Senator McCain is not.
Which country colonized indo China?
France Colonized Vietnam and Cambodia while Laos had no involvement. However when the French declared war on Vietnam, Vietnam broke free in 1945.
Who were Vietnam's enemies in 1954?
The French, along with their colonial allies the Moroccans, Algerians, Senegalese, and the pro-French Vietnamese. While the US had not yet committed military forces against Communism in Vietnam, it was financing a large part of the French war effort against them in 1954.
Did John McCain divorce his first wife Carol?
Short answer...Yes, John McCain divorced his first wife. He evidently cheated on her numerous times after he came home from Vietnam. She had been in a horrible car accident while he was in Vietnam and was disfigured. He filed for a divorce after he met his current wife who was a much younger (17 years) lass and heiress to the 3rd largest Anheiser-Busch distributor in the US.
Was John McCain devorced?
John McCain divorced his swimsuit model wife, Carol McCain, after she was disfigured in an automobile accident. He had adulterous sexual affairs while married to Carol McCain. He married Cindy McCain several months after divorcing Carol McCain. McCain blames the collapse of his first marriage on "my own selfishness and immaturity" and has called it "my greatest moral failing."
What injuries did McCain suffer while a POW?
he sufered torcher and beating
Why did the US get invoved in the conflict in Vietnam?
After World War 2, the French went back to Vietnam (formerly their territory) in an attempt to reclaim it, but the Soviets had already taken North Vietnam. The Soviets helped establish Northern Vietnam, and left it to run itself. The French claimed South Vietnam, leading to a struggle between the two countries. The French battled North Vietnam on multiple occasions, but ultimately gave up. The U.S entered Vietnam in order to prevent North Vietnam from invading South Vietnam, but North Vietnam had the majority of support. While the North Vietnamese Army invaded from the North, Vietnamese insurgents (Viet Cong) used guerilla tactics in South Vietnam to disrupt U.S/NATO operations.
In the Tortures Terrible Toll by John McCain what exception does he cite to his anti torture claim?
There is no exception made by John McCain. McCain was tortured while he was in the service. Torture provides false information....REMEBER THAT
Who was fighting in the Vietnam war conflict?
Well considering it was in Vietnam and thousands of U.S. troops died, i would have to say the United States and Vietnam fought in the Vietnam War. Although, there was still a little involvement from the french but that was very limited. In addition to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia had limited involvement while supporting the North Vietnamese.
