Former long-time Republican Senator John Warner of Virginia died of heart failure Tuesday night at his Alexandria home. Apart from serving in Congress for 30 years, Warner was a former navy secretary and veteran of both World War II and the Korean war — and an important voice on military affairs. John Yang takes a look at his life and career.

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