John Herschel Glenn

John Herschel Glenn Jr., born on July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio, was a man repeatedly at history’s crossroads. He first soared into the skies at age 8, a moment that ignited a lifelong passion for flying. This interest was further fueled by Charles Lindbergh’s flight and his own early experiences crafting model airplanes. Glenn’s path veered dramatically when he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, eventually transferring to the U.S. Marine Corps, where he distinguished himself as a fearless pilot during World War II, earning numerous commendations including two Distinguished Flying Crosses.