Astronaut John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth in space. He also ran for Senator of Ohio and held the seat for 24 years. He became the oldest astronaut in space, when he boarded the Discovery Space Shuttle.
John Glenn
By: Kathy Crockett
John Glenn
was the first American to orbit the earth.
Explorer Hero: John Glenn
By: Kathy Crockett
(A) hero...is somebody who is so preeminent in his or her field that it benefits other people and our country. These heroes have dedicated themselves to something that is very important to everybody and their own affairs have become secondary. -John Glenn
John Glenn
By: Jeff Trussell
John Glenn (español)
By: Jeff Trussell
Annie Glenn
By: John Glenn
Annie inspired a lot of people to get treatment for their disabilities. Through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), she would meet with people to tell her story and how she stuck with her treatment.
JOHN GLENN, THE 1ST AMERICAN TO ORBIT EARTH, DIES AT AGE 95
