How do these McCain credentials compare to Reagan's acting base commander, screen actors' guild and California Governor credentials? I would say as good or better:
1954-1958
Attends U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Graduates as an Ensign with a Bachelors of Science degree.
December 4, 1959
Promoted to Lieutenant, Junior Grade.
January 1, 1967
Promoted to Lieutenant Commander.
July 29, 1967
Survives fire aboard USS Forrestal.
October 26, 1967
Shot down during bombing mission over Hanoi, North Vietnam, beginning 5 1/2 years as a prisoner of war.
March 14, 1973
Released from prison in Hanoi.
March 17, 1973
John McCain returns to the United States.
July 1, 1973
Promoted to Commander
1973-1974
Attends National War College
1974-1977
Serves as Executive Officer and eventually Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron 174, Florida.
1977-1981
Serves as the U.S. Navy Liaison Officer to the U.S. Senate.
March, 1981
Retires from the U.S. Navy as a Captain.
November, 1982
John McCain elected to the United States House of Representatives.
November, 1984
Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
November, 1986
John McCain elected to the United States Senate.
November, 1992
Re-elected to U.S. Senate for a second term.
January, 1997
Becomes Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
November, 1998
Re-elected to U.S. Senate for a third term.
August, 1996
Bob Dole Nominating Speech
1996 Republican National Convention |
