Explorer Hero: John Glenn
Explorer Hero: John Glenn
Description:
MY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. John Glenn is such a person. In 1962 he was the first American astronaut to orbit the earth, and in 1998 he became the oldest American to orbit the earth. He is an upstanding citizen who took an active part in politics and early environmental protection efforts in Ohio. He also has the distinction of being the first popularly elected Senator from Ohio to win four consecutive terms.
Education Levels:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult/Continuing education, Vocational education
Subject:
Careers, History, United States History, Space Sciences
Resource Type:
Story
Medium:
Text/HTML
Online provider:
MY HERO PROJECT
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