Profile: John Kerry
Posted Friday, June 6, 2003, at 11:18 AM
Previous marriages: One (1970-1988).
Children from previous marriage: Two adult daughters.
Military history: U.S. Navy (1966-1970). Commanded a river gunboat in Vietnam. Won Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts.
Medical history: Surgery for prostate cancer in February 2003.
Parents' jobs: Father was a Foreign Service officer; mother was from elite Forbes family.
Net worth: $165.4 million-$626.3 million, including spouse's assets.
Religion: Catholic.
Campaign songs: "I Won't Back Down" (Tom Petty), "No Surrender" (Bruce Springsteen).
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