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Quote by John Glenn

“I was sold on flying as soon as I had a taste for it.”

Quote by John Glenn

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John Glenn, born on July 18, 1921, was a former United States Senator and astronaut from the United States. He was the first American to orbit the Earth and the first elderly astronaut in American history. Glenn made significant contributions in both political and space exploration fields and is hailed as a pioneer of the American space industry. more

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