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Title: John Sidney McCain papers
Date (inclusive): 1933-1945
Collection Number: 82114
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
5 manuscript boxes
(2.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The John Sidney McCain papers consist of correspondence, reports, dispatches, orders, and photographs relating to American
naval aviation and to naval operations in the Pacific Theater during World War II. John Sidney McCain was an admiral in the
United States Navy and a Commander of the Second Carrier Task Force in World War II. He was awarded Navy Cross for his heroism
and the Distinguished Service Medal with two Gold Stars for exceptional service
Creator:
McCain, John Sidney, 1884-1945
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1982
[Identification of item], John Sidney McCain Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives
| 1884 August 9 | Born, Carroll County, Mississippi |
| 1901-1902 | Student, University of Mississippi |
| 1906 | Commander, ensign, U.S. Navy |
| Graduate, U.S. Naval Academy, | |
| 1920 | Graduate, Naval War College |
| 1935-1936 | Flight instructor (naval aviator), Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida |
| 1937-1939 | Commanded the aircraft carrier Ranger (CV-4) |
| 1939 | Served as Commander of Air Forces for Western Sea Frontier and the South Pacific Force |
| 1941 | Promoted through grades to Rear Admiral |
| 1943 July | Promoted to Vice Admiral |
| 1942 September - 1943 July | Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics |
| 1943 July | Deputy Chief, naval operations for air, Commander, Carrier Task Force |
| 1943 August | Rose to the rank of Vice Admiral as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations |
| 1944 | Earned the Navy Cross |
| Returned to the Pacific Theater as Commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force | |
| 1945 | Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with two Gold Stars for outstanding performance as an air planner and carrier task force commander and awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry |
| 1945 September 2 | Witnessed the Japanese surrender on board U.S.S. Missouri |
| 1945 September 6 | Posthumously appointed Admiral effective that date |
| Died, Carrollton, Mississippi |
Scope and Content of Collection
The papers of John Sidney McCain, acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1982, deal with United States naval
aviation and naval operations in the Pacific theater during Second World War.
The papers have been organized into three series. Correspondence includes letters, of a both official and personal nature,
with names of some prominent correspondents mentioned and arranged chronologically. The United States Navy File covers air
distribution lists, dispatches, orders, and operating procedures relating to American naval operations particularly in the
Pacific region. Last but not the least are the photographs divided by the creator generally into groups including the date,
the location, and the names of photographers.
The original order of the McCain papers has been maintained and security- classified documents have been pulled out of the
collection.
The collection is organized into 3 series: Correspondence, United States Navy File, and Photographs
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations
Aviation
Officers
United States. Navy
United States. Navy. Carrier Task Force, Second