John Glenn: A Life of Service
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John Glenn: A Life of Service chronicles an American hero dedicated to public service.
John Glenn: A Life of Service chronicles an American hero, born in Ohio, who dedicated himself to a life of duty and public service. From war pilot, to the first American to orbit the Earth to his days in the Senate, it shows the pivotal moments of a man who put country before self.
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John Glenn: A Life of Service is a local public television program presented by WOSU
Production support from The Ohio State University Athletic Department.
John Glenn: A Life of Service
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John Glenn: A Life of Service chronicles an American hero, born in Ohio, who dedicated himself to a life of duty and public service. From war pilot, to the first American to orbit the Earth to his days in the Senate, it shows the pivotal moments of a man who put country before self.
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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)
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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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