John Glenn: A Life of Service
John Glenn: Korean War
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A fierce air war throughout the Korean War made John Glenn the target of enemy guns.
Throughout his tour of duty in the Korean War, John Glenn flew over the front lines and the tail of his fighter jet was hit several times by enemy gunfire.
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John Glenn: A Life of Service is a local public television program presented by WOSU
Production support provided by The Ohio State University Department of Athletics.
John Glenn: A Life of Service
John Glenn: Korean War
Clip | 1m 30s
Throughout his tour of duty in the Korean War, John Glenn flew over the front lines and the tail of his fighter jet was hit several times by enemy gunfire.
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John Glenn: Preparing For Friendship 7
Clip | 2m 10s | The path leading to John Glenn's space flight brought delays and concern. (2m 10s)
John Glenn: Humble National Hero
Clip | 48s | With the help of his wife, Annie, John Glenn managed to stay humble through the years. (48s)
John Glenn: Growing Up During The Great Depression
Clip | 2m 9s | The Great Depression shaped John Glenn's outlook on the positive aspects of government. (2m 9s)
John Glenn: Gold Star Mother Speech
Clip | 2m 28s | A stirring speech about his dangerous service helped John Glenn get to the U.S. Senate. (2m 28s)
John Glenn: Down To Earth In The U.S. Senate
Clip | 1m 20s | Former colleagues of John Glenn in the U.S. Senate discuss his humbleness while in office (1m 20s)
John Glenn: A Life of Service Preview
Preview | 27s | John Glenn: A Life of Service chronicles an American hero dedicated to public service. (27s)
Clip | 2m 13s | John Glenn returns to space 36 years after his one-and-only space flight. (2m 13s)
Clip | 1m 30s | A fierce air war throughout the Korean War made John Glenn the target of enemy guns. (1m 30s)
John Glenn: 1984 Presidential Bid
Clip | 43s | PBS NewsHour Political Analyst Mark Shields Discusses John Glenn's presidential qualities. (43s)
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John Glenn: A Life of Service is a local public television program presented by WOSU
Production support provided by The Ohio State University Department of Athletics.