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Roberta McCain

Roberta Wright McCain (February 7, 1912 – October 12, 2020) was an American socialite, oil heiress, and centenarian who was the widow of U.S. Naval Admiral John S. McCain Jr. and mother of politician John S. McCain III and stage actor and journalist Joe McCain. She was active in the Navy Wives Clubs and her Capitol Hill home was a popular salon for lawmakers and politicians. From 2007 to 2008, McCain actively campaigned during her son's presidential bid.

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