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Glenn, John (1921-2016)

Name:
Glenn, John (1921-2016)
Title:
Officer, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Senator from Ohio, 1974-1999
Born:
07/18/1921
Birthplace:
Cambridge, OH
Died:
12/08/2016
Death Location:
Columbus, OH
Residence:
New Concord, OH
Nationality:
American
Occupation:
Aviator
Astronaut
Politician
Spouse:
Castor, Annie (m. 1943)
Notes:
One of original Mercury astronauts
First American to orbit earth, 1962
Presidential candidate, 1984
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