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Published on: 1999-11-02
Released on: 1999-11-02
Original language: English

He was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage riveted a nation. But these two historic events only bracket a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century. In this engrossing book, John Glenn tells the story of his unique life--one lived at the center of a momentous time in history by a man who helped shape that history.He is the kind of hero who resists being called a hero. And yet his exploits in the service of his country, his dedication to family and friends, and his rock-ribbed traditional values have made this small-town boy from the Midwest a true American icon.John Glenn's autobiography spans the seminal events of the twentieth century. It is a story that begins with his childhood in New Concord, Ohio, in the aftermath of World War I. It was there that he learned the importance of family, community, and patriotism. Glenn saw firsthand the ravages of the Depression and learned that determination, hard work, and teamwork could overcome any adversity. These were the values he carried with him as a Marine fighter pilot during World War II and into the skies over Korea, for which he would be decorated for his courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Glenn flew missions with men he would never forget, from baseball great Ted Williams to little-known heroes who would never return to their families. Always a gifted flier, it was during the war that he contemplated the unlimited possibilities of aviation and its next frontiers: speed and space.John Glenn takes us into the cockpits of the experimental planes and spacecraft he flew to experience the pulse-pounding excitement of the early days of jet aviation, including his record-setting transcontinental flight in an F8U Crusader in 1957, and then on to his selection for the Project Mercury program in 1959. We see the early days of NASA, where he first served as a backup pilot for astronauts Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom and helped refine some of the initial cockpit and control designs for the Apollo program. In 1962 Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first manned orbital mission of the United States. Then came several years in international business, followed by a twenty-four-year career as a U.S. senator--and in 1998 a return to space for his remarkable Discovery mission at the age of seventy-seven.This extraordinary book captures the unique alchemy that brings a man to the forefront of his time. Married to a woman he first met when they were both toddlers, known for his integrity, common sense, and leadership in the Senate, John Glenn tells a story that we must hear. For this narrative of steadfastness, devotion, courage, and honor is both a great adventure tale and a source of powerful inspiration for an age that needs John Glenn's values more than ever before. John Glenn - Wikipedia John Glenn; Chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee; In office January 3 1987 January 3 1995: Preceded by: William V. Roth Jr. Succeeded by John Glenn Jr. Quotes - 29 Science Quotes - Dictionary of ... Glenn climbs into his Friendship 7 capsule for his historic flight on 20 Feb 1962. ... John Glenn First American To Orbit The Earth Dies At 95 ... Updated 5 p.m. ET. The first American to orbit the Earth has died. John Glenn was the last surviving member of the original Mercury astronauts. He would ... John Glenn American Hero of the Space Age Dies at 95 ... John Glenn with the Friendship 7 in 1962. He was hailed as a national hero and a symbol of the space age as the first American to orbit Earth. John Glenn - Astronaut Military Leader Pilot U.S ... Delve into the military political and aerospace career of John Glenn the first U.S. astronaut to orbit Earth completing three orbits on Biography.com. 'Hidden Figures': When Did John Glenn Ask for 'the Girl ... In the movie "Hidden Figures" astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) launches to space but not before he directs NASA to "get the girl to check the numbers." John Glenn First American to Orbit the Earth Dies at 95 John Glenn one of NASA's first seven astronauts and the first American to orbit the Earth has died. He was 95. John Glenn famed astronaut and former senator dies at 95 ... John Glenn the first American to orbit the Earth and a longtime US senator died Thursday according to the Ohio State University. He was 95. John Glenn - NNDB A retired American astronaut United States Senator and war hero John Glenn began his service to his country by joining the Marine Corps in 1942. He served in WWII ... John Glenn Former Astronaut and US Senator Dies at 95 ... John Glenn whose 1962 flight as the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth made him an all-American hero and propelled him to a long career in the U.S ...
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