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L38-57.01.02 POW McCain Greeted by Father

Former Prisoner of War Lieutenant Commander John S. McCain III sees his father for the first time since August 1967, which was shortly before his capture by the North Vietnamese. In their meeting at Jacksonville International Airport, Admiral John S. McCain, Jr. told his son "You sure do look wonderful!"
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Title: POW McCain Greeted by Father
Caption: Former Prisoner of War Lieutenant Commander John S. McCain III sees his father for the first time since August 1967, which was shortly before his capture by the North Vietnamese. In their meeting at Jacksonville International Airport, Admiral John S. McCain, Jr. told his son "You sure do look wonderful!"
Accession #: Naval Subjects Collection
Catalog #: L38-57.01.02
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Circa this Year: 1973
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