John Glenn

John Glenn (1921–2016) was an American politician, military officer and test pilot.

Also recorded as John Herschel Glenn Jr..

Overview

Recorded at birth as John Herschel Glenn.

Born at Cambridge in 1921, died at The James Cancer Hospital in 2016.

In detail

John Glenn studied at Muskingum University and United States Naval Test Pilot School. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Washington, D.C. Residence is recorded at John Glenn Boyhood Home. Employment is recorded with National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Positions recorded include United States senator. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Mercury Seven.

Work by John Glenn is recorded in the collections of Photography Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Air Medal and Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Glenn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q182642: John Glenn

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