Feb 20, 2022The World Follows Glenn SpaceflightFeb. 20, 1962 - The orbital flight of Colonel Glenn proved today to be a sort of super goodwill tour. Expressions of sympathy, pride and...
Feb 20, 2022Parents of Colonel Glenn Say Prayers Have Been AnsweredFeb. 20, 1962 - The parents of Lieut. Col. John Glenn Jr. (pictured in 1945), radiant and relieved that their long wait was over, said...
Feb 20, 2022Transcript of President Kennedy's Phone Call to Colonel GlennFeb. 20, 1962 - Following is the transcription of a telephone conversation between President Kennedy and Colonel Glenn this afternoon:...
Feb 20, 2022Massive Radio and TV Audience for Glenn SpaceflightFeb. 20, 1962 - The radio-TV audience for Colonel Glenn’s orbital flight today was enormous. Frank McGee of NBC reported that more than...