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Today in History: John McCain released after five years as POW

3/14/2025

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On March 14, 1973, U.S. Navy pilot John McCain was released from captivity after being a prisoner of war for over five years during the Vietnam War. His release, alongside 108 other prisoners, marked a significant moment in the conflict, which had seen extensive U.S. military involvement and was a major proxy war of the Cold War.

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On March 14, 1973, U.S. Navy pilot John McCain was released from captivity after being a prisoner of war for over five years during the Vietnam War. His release, alongside 108 other prisoners, marked a significant moment in the conflict, which had seen extensive U.S. military involvement and was a major proxy war of the Cold War.