That's pretty much it. Then he did an estimated 32 propaganda videos for the VC. McCain came back was greeted by Nixon, given medals and ushered into a political career. The other POW's that returned were barely noticed, many lived a life of isolation and battled PTSD related depressive illness for the remainder of their lives and although they endured abusive torture by their captors none of them offered the VC compromising military information.
Jim Originally Posted by Mr MojoRisin
Many did not live a life of isolation or weren't successful. McCain was ushered into politics because of his connections. Any other POW with similar pedigree would have had the same path.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htinsB767UU