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John McCain is an American politician who currently serves as the senior United States Senator from Arizona, in office since 1987. He was the Republican nominee for the 2008 presidential election.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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Recording Artist and Author, "A Gangsta'z Tale Hip-Hop in Da '70s: Invisible Legends of Hip-Hop"
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John McCain | |
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 Official portrait, 2009 | |
| United States Senator from Arizona | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – August 25, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Goldwater |
| Succeeded by | Jon Kyl |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Jacob Rhodes |
| Succeeded by | John Jacob Rhodes III |
| Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – August 25, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Levin |
| Succeeded by | Jim Inhofe |
| Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Nighthorse Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Byron Dorgan |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Inouye |
| Succeeded by | Ben Nighthorse Campbell |
| Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Fritz Hollings |
| Succeeded by | Ted Stevens |
| In office January 20, 2001 – June 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Fritz Hollings |
| Succeeded by | Fritz Hollings |
| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Pressler |
| Succeeded by | Fritz Hollings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Sidney McCain III August 29, 1936 Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 2018 (aged 81) Cornville, Arizona, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Glioblastoma |
| Resting place | United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Children | 7, including Meghan |
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| Relatives | Joe McCain (brother) |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
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| Website | Senate website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958–1981 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War (POW)
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| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) with Combat "V" Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (3) with Combat "V" Purple Heart Others |
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Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.
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Yolanda Franklin-Moore is Fashion Designer and Owner of Xande Fadee, an innovative fashion and accessories line. Yolanda is a highly skilled fashion designer with a creative flare. She has over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry.
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Gerald Alston is an American R&B singer, and the lead singer with The Manhattans. Between 1988 and 1995, he left the group to record five albums (later recording his tribute to Sam Cooke in 2008) and ten solo singles.
Alee Opuiyo is a 2005 Howard University School of Communications graduate. She majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in Political Science. While Alee attended Howard, she interned with the cable network Fox News.
Michael Alig is an artist and party promoter, who served almost 17 years in prison for manslaughter. He was a co-founder and ringleader of the Club Kids, a group of New York City clubgoers that became a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s.
