THIS DAY IN HISTORY: John Glenn's First Human Orbital Flight for NASA Celebrates 64th Anniversary - Space Coast Daily

Today, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the day NASA Astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. His flight aboard the Friendship 7 became a pivotal moment in human spaceflight history. https://go.nasa.gov/3gWZoJw | NASA's Johnson Space Center

Legendary Marine, astronaut and Senator John Glenn Funeral Service at Arlington National Cemetery Marines with Marine Barracks Washington laid Senator Glenn to rest at Arlington National Cemetery April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away on December 8, 2016. General Robert Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, served as the funeral officer, providing remarks and presented Sen. Glenn's flag to his wife. Glenn was a U.S. Marine Aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean

John Glenn: 'I have had a job, Howard!' Gold Star Mothers speech - 1974 — Speakola