John glenn

The Life of John Glenn

By jkstudent1
  • Born on

    Born on

    in Cambridge Ohio

  • Got his pilot license

  • When he married Annie Castor

  • Switched from the Navy to the Marines

  • Earned a medal

    Earned a medal

    Distinguished Service Medal

  • A flying speed record

    In July 1957, while project officer of the F8U Crusader, he set a transcontinental speed record from Los Angeles to New York, spanning the country in 3 hours and 23 minutes.
  • When John beat the old cross-country record

    When John beat the old cross-country record