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The third plaque on the second tablet.


John Herschel Glenn, Jr.

First American to orbit the earth

Born: Cambridge, OH July 18, 1921

Mercury Flight - Feb. 20, 1962. 4 Hours 55 Minutes - 3 Orbits

Launch Vehicle - Mercury-Atlas 6   Spacecraft - Friendship 7


Glenn's handprints are on the next plaque.

 
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Time picture taken Mon Jun 6 18:57:31 2005
Location picture taken Space Walk of Fame
Space View Park
Titusville, Florida
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