Jun 29, 2019 · John Glenn: The Life and Legacy of the First American Astronaut to Orbit Earth profiles his life, chronicles his historic space mission, and details all the highlights before and after it. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about John Glenn like never before.

Jun 28, 2019 · John Glenn: The Life and Legacy of the First American Astronaut to Orbit Earth profiles his life, chronicles his historic space mission, and details all the highlights before and after it. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about John Glenn like never before.

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 our cynical world the word "hero" sounds quaint. But former Senator, former Astronaut, former test and combat pilot John Glenn is--yes, in August 2012 he's still living at age 91 with his wife Annie age 92--an American hero. John Glenn: A Memoir is his story.