A Life in the Public Eye: A Look Back at McCain's Congressional Career

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A Life in the Public Eye: A Look Back at McCain’s Congressional Career

By Bian Elkhatib

Posted August 26, 2018 at 12:54am

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Sen. John McCain died Saturday at the age of 81. He spent most of his life in the public eye, arriving in Washington in the 1980s to represent Arizona. Here’s a look back at some of the most memorable moments on video of his career.

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