McCain Marks 35-Year Anniversary of His Release From Hanoi

Fri, March 14, 2008 - 5:04 PM

Thirty-five years ago, on March 15, 1973, John McCain was released by Hanoi after 5 1/2 years as a prisoner of war.

In an e-mail sent out Thursday by his campaign, his release was described as "the continuation of a remarkable story with chapters yet to be written."

"Having survived life-threatening and disabling injuries, along with the brutality of the POW experience, John had steadfastly resisted communist efforts to exploit him and his fellow POWs."

"His courageous service and his political career are well known today, and now he is the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party to be the next President of the United States," the e-mail states.

-- Billy House