- Democratic candidate for Senate in Virginia. (August 2006)
- During his service as a Marine in Vietnam James Webb was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts.
- Webb's son is a U. S. Marine who served in Iraq. Webb wore his son's old combat boots every day during his 2006 Senate campaign.
- His novel "The Emperor's General" is purchased by Paramount pictures as the largest book-to-film deal of the year. (1998)
- Elected to the U.S. Senate (Virginia) by defeating George Allen by about 7000 votes. (November 2006)
- Graduated from U.S. Naval Academy in 1968.
- Served as Secretary of the U.S. Navy under Ronald Reagan.
- Served in Vietnam with U.S. Marines.
- Senator-Elect for the state of Virginia in the 110th Congress. November 2006.
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