Glenn Promoted: Astronaut Made Marine Colonel
Glenn Promoted: Astronaut Made Marine Colonel
Lt. Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr., is promoted by President Johnson to a full Marine Colonel. This recalls his historic flight when he orbited the earth three time, the first American to make such a space flight. Astronaut John Glenn getting suited up for his historic flight around the world 02/20/1962. Astronaut John Glenn in his space suit getting in the space capsule. Backs of people watching the lift off of Astronaut John Glenn. Rocket blasting off into space and slowly gaining altitude. John Glenn head shot in space capsule during his space orbite. John Glenn still in his space suit on the ship that picked him up. John Glenn, blond with a crew cut.
Glenn Promoted: Astronaut Made Marine Colonel
Washington, DC Exterior of the White House framed by some trees with no foliage. President Johnson standing at a Presidential podium on the front porch of the White House shaking hands with Astronaut John Glenn with his wife, Anna Margaret Castor. Media filming crew with their huge double reel cameras. Young Lt. Colonel John Glenn.