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John Glenn
John Glenn (July 18, 1921) was a United States marine, and the first American astronaut to orbit Earth. After a full career and many NASA accomplishments, he went on to serve as the senator of Ohio from December 24, 1974 – January 3, 1999.
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John Glenn, who had been in the Senate for 9 years in 1984, did seek the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent Ronald Reagan, but he was unsuccessful and the nomination went to Walter Mondale. Mondale had been Vice President under Jimmy Carter, and (like Carter) lost to Reagan.
How many space flights did john glenn do?
NASA astronaut John Glenn had two space flights. On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times. In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
John Glenn and Annie Castor were married on April 6, 1943. Together, they had two children-John David (born 1945) and Carolyn Ann (born 1947).
How many siblings does john glenn have?
John Glenn had one older sister, named Jean. He was the youngest of the four children in his family, which included his siblings, two brothers and one sister. His family played a significant role in his upbringing and support throughout his career as an astronaut and politician.
What elementary school did john Glenn attend?
John Glenn attended New Concord Elementary School in New Concord, Ohio.
What middle school did john glenn go to?
John Glenn attended New Concord Elementary School and New Concord High School in New Concord, Ohio.
What actor has portrayed Beethoven John Glenn and Jackson Pollock?
Ed Harris
Ed Harris did so in the 2000 film: Pollack.
How many orbits did austronaut John Glenn complete on his first spacemen ship?
On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.
How many years was john glenn senator?
John Glenn served as the U.S. Senator from Ohio December 24, 1974 - January 3, 1999.
Did John Glenn Jr run for president?
John Glenn ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984. He lost to Walter Mondale.
What did John Glenn take into space with him?
John Glenn took a few personal items into space with him on his Mercury-Atlas 6 mission in 1962, including a St. Christopher medal, a piece of a heat shield from an F-86 plane he flew during the Korean War, and a data tape recorder used to record his vital signs.
in space and he went around the earth 3 times in less than 5 hours
John Glenn was a U.S. Senator from Ohio December 24, 1974 - January 3, 1999.
What is john Glenn Jr claim to fame?
John Glenn was a United States Marine Corps aviator, engineer, NASA astronaut, and United States Senator from Ohio. On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times. John Glenn served as the U.S. Senator from Ohio December 24, 1974 - January 3, 1999. He died in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2016 at age 95. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
