Glenn, John 1921-Overview
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John Glenn
Korean War stories
by Robert Uth
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Veterans share their stories of the "Forgotten War", reminding the viewer of the human and social costs the Korean war had on America. Interviewees include Senators John Glenn and John S. Warner, baseball player Ted Williams, musician Willie Nelson, former Secretary of State James Baker, Rep. Charles Rangel, Lt. Col. Charles B. "Brad" Smith, Gen. Raymond Davis, and others
Kitty Hawk the Wright brothers' journey of invention
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4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Documentary about how two Midwestern bicycle mechanics with no formal training prevailed over the world's leading inventors in discovering the secret of flight
Letters to John Glenn
by John Glenn
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2 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Persian Gulf : report to the Majority Leader, United States Senate, from Senator John Glenn and Senator John Warner on their trip to the Persian Gulf, May 27-June 4, 1987
by John Glenn
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3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U.S. troop withdrawal from the Republic of Korea : an update, 1979 : a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate
by John Glenn
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3 editions published in 1979 in English and held by 157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Volunteerism : the directory of organizations, training, programs and publications
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Department of Energy's fiscal year 1981 budget request for energy research, development, and applications and energy conservation : a report
by United States
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2 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Actions being taken to help reduce occupational radiation exposure at commercial nuclear powerplants : report to Senator John Glenn
by United States
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2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Glenn an American legend
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A video tribute to John Glenn--an American icon who is proving once again that he has the "Right Stuff."
South Pacific regional overview and Solomons Islands independence ceremonies : a trip report
by John Glenn
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2 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sino-American relations : a new turn : a trip report
by Frank Church
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1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Glenn American hero
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Traces Glenn's life: his boyhood in Ohio, his combat experience in World War II and Korea, his 1957 transcontinental speed record, his historic earth orbit in 1962, his years in the United States Senate, and his return to space
Neil Armstrong : a life of flight
by Jay Barbree
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1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Everything written about Armstong's life and flights has been from the outside looking in; Jay Barbree is the only person Armstrong trusted to share close personal details about his inspiring life story. Working from his years of notes, and with the Armstrong family, Jay Barbree has written the definitive biography of America's most famous astronaut and one of our greatest modern heroes. Armstrong has entrusted Barbree with details of his personal life, including his two marriages and the death of his baby daughter. And, of course, there is the inside story of an extraordinary career, from the time Armstrong flew in combat missions in the Korean War and then flew a rocket plane called X-15 to the edge of the atmosphere, to wehn he saved his Gemini 8 by flying the first emergency retrrun from Earth orbit and then flew Apollo 11 to the moon's Sea of Tranquility. Through his friendship with Neil and his dedicated research, Barbee brings us the most accurate account of his friend's life, the book he and the famed astronaught planned together for twenty years.--Back cover
Into orbit
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2 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Great speeches of the 20th century, volume three the dreams, the inspirations, the accomplishments
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Century America's time
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Demobilization after World War II meant difficult changes as the U.S., geared up for war, resumed a peacetime existence. This program describes America's new status as a superpower, as the nation shouldered the responsibility for rebuilding Europe and Japan--and for containing Soviet ambitions. The challenge faced by veterans and spouses to become reacquainted after years of separation and hardship is highlighted
Universal Newsreels, Release 18, March 2, 1964
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and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Universal Newsreels, Release 18, March 3, 1947
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and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Universal Newsreels, Release 18, March 2, 1959
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and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Universal Newsreels, Release 180, September 20, 1948
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Aeronautics Aldrin, Buzz Anniversaries Armstrong, Neil, Associations, institutions, etc Astronautics Astronauts China Collins, Michael, Community development Diplomatic relations Expenditures, Public Flight Flying-machines Fonda, Jane, Friendship 7 (Spacecraft) Glenn, John, International relations Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) Korea (South) Korean War (1950-1953) Legislators Letters Life support systems (Space environment) Medals--Law and legislation Middle East--Persian Gulf Region Military relations Numismatics Political science Politicians Presidential candidates Presidents--Election Project Apollo (U.S.) Project Mercury (U.S.) Schlafly, Phyllis Social service Space flight Space flight to the moon Space shuttles Travel United States United States.--Congress.--Senate Veterans Voluntarism Voluntarism--Information services Wallace, George C.--(George Corley), Warner, John W., Wright, Orville, Wright, Wilbur, Wright Flyer (Airplane)
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Alternative Names
Glenn, John H.
Glenn, John H. 1921-
Glenn, John Herschel.
Glenn, John Herschel 1921-
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