During the Vietnam War, _____ flew his A4 Skyhawk in combat missions, but would later be shot down and captured by North Vietnamese forces and endure brutal treatment as a POW. He would later be released and go on to become a US Senator.
Answer John McCain
John McCain's stay at the "Hanoi Hilton" prison facility was the stuff of nightmares. McCain was offered early release because his father was a high ranking officer, but he refused to give his captors a propaganda opportunity.
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