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John Glenn was a NASA astronaut who, in 1962, made history by becoming the first American to orbit Earth. He was one of the "Mercury 7," NASA's first astronaut class.

From liftoff to splashdown, Glenn’s 4-hour, 55-minute flight propelled him into the history books for all time. That mission shone a spotlight on the country’s can-do spirit and put him in a ...

John Glenn's death has sparked remembrances of the man whose varied life as an astronaut and U.S. senator made him an American icon. But he was more than a risk-taker and statesman.

John Glenn grew up only two hours outside of Pittsburgh in Cambridge, Ohio. He orbited Earth three times and was in space for more than 5 hours before landing safely in the Atlantic Ocean.

When John Glenn was called up to fly in the Korean War, he asked for the Boston Red Sox legend — and skilled pilot — Ted Williams to be his wingman. lyonairmuseum.org.

John Glenn (5-4), which committed 11 penalties for 117 yards, saw its slim playoff hopes in Division III, Region 11 eliminated after its third loss by a touchdown or less.

John Glenn orbited the Earth, the first American to do so, on this day in history, Feb. 20, 1962. The United States' feverish effort came amid the Cold War space race.

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Ohio’s John Glenn had the right stuff as a Mercury astronaut, U.S. Senator and hotshot wartime pilot. Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams was inducted to the Baseball Hall of ...