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Glenn served as a pilot in [[World War II]] and the [[Korean War]].  On February 20th, 1962 he became the first American to orbit the earth, doing so three times in the space capsule ''Friendship 7''.

Glenn served as a pilot in [[World War II]] and the [[Korean War]].  On February 20th, 1962 he became the first American to orbit the earth, doing so three times in the space capsule ''Friendship 7''.

Getting involved in politics, John Glenn elected as a senator for the state of [[Ohio]] serving from 1975 until his retirement in 1999.

Getting involved in [[politics]], John Glenn elected as a [[senator]] for the state of [[Ohio]] serving from 1975 until his retirement in 1999.

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