John Warner | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office January 2, 1979 – January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | William L. Scott |
Succeeded by | Mark Warner |
Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Carl Levin |
Succeeded by | Carl Levin |
In office January 3, 1999 – June 6, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Strom Thurmond |
Succeeded by | Carl Levin |
Chair of the Senate Rules Committee | |
In office September 8, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Ted Stevens |
Succeeded by | Mitch McConnell |
61st United States Secretary of the Navy | |
In office May 4, 1972 – April 8, 1974 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | John Chafee |
Succeeded by | J. William Middendorf |
Under Secretary of the Navy | |
In office February 11, 1969 – May 4, 1972 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Charles F. Baird |
Succeeded by | Frank P. Sanders |
Personal details | |
Born |
John William Warner
(1927-02-18) February 18, 1927 (age 92) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Catherine Mellon
(m. 1957; div. 1973)
Elizabeth Taylor
(m. 1976; div. 1982) Jeanne Vander Myde (m. 2003)
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Children | 3 |
Education |
Washington and Lee University (BA) University of Virginia (LLB) |
Awards | Knight of the Order of the British Empire |
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Military service | |
Allegiance |
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Branch/service |
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Years of service | 1945–1946 1950–1953 |
Rank |
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Unit | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing |
Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War |