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Glenn

(glĕn), John Herschel, Jr. 1921-2016.
American astronaut and politician. On February 20, 1962, aboard Friendship 7, he became the first American to orbit the earth. He served as US senator from Ohio for four consecutive terms (1974-1998). In 1998 he became the oldest person to participate in a space flight mission as a crew member of the space shuttle Discovery.
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Glenn

(ɡlɛn)
n
(Biography) John. born 1921, US astronaut and politician. The first American to orbit the earth (Feb, 1962), he later became a senator (1975–99) and in 1998 returned to space at the age of 77
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Glenn

(glɛn)

n.
John (Herschel), born 1921, U.S. astronaut and senator: first U.S. orbital spaceflight 1962.
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Noun1.Glenn - made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962Glenn - made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
John Glenn, John Herschel Glenn Jr.
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"You are at the foot of Glenn's," returned the other, speaking aloud, without fear of consequences within the roar of the cataract; "and the next thing is to make a steady landing, lest the canoe upset, and you should go down again the hard road we have traveled faster than you came up; 'tis a hard rift to stem, when the river is a little swelled; and five is an unnatural number to keep dry, in a hurry-skurry, with a little birchen bark and gum.
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Ever north, through a fat and flourishing rejuvenated land, stopping at the towns of Willows, Red Bluff and Redding, crossing the counties of Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, and Shasta, went the spruce wagon drawn by the dappled chestnuts with cream-colored manes and tails.
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BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said Corey West Glenn, 43, was arrested by operatives of the BI's Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) in Makati City on Sunday.
BI to deport American wanted in 2 US states
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And one such story that really deserves to be told in film is that of North East favourite Glenn McCrory.
Touching tale is brought to life; CRAIG JOHNS BREAKS THE FIRST RULE
Glenn Whyte, from Inverurie, was 6 when he passed away - just six weeks after marrying his wife Pamela, 28.
Newly-wed pays tribute to 'inspiring' Glenn after cancer fight
This June will see the 30-year anniversary of when the face of North East boxing, Glenn McCrory, had his crowning glory night when he defeated Patrick Lumumba in Stanley to lift the IBF cruiserweight world title.
Glenn McCrory excited to see play that tells the story of his incredible bond with brother David; Carrying David, a play based on former world champion Glenn McCrory's life, will tour North East theatres in May and June
It emerged earlier this month that an attempt by chairman Greg Clarke and outgoing chief executive Martin Glenn to make such a change for the first time in the governing body's 155-year history had been met with resistance by certain members of the FA board.
Glenn ditches his 'English FA' rebrand with outgoing chief executive frustrated again after Wembley defeat
Adam Glenn has joined Alliant Insurance Services in Dallas as vice president.
Glenn Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Dallas
Glenn Sparesus Glenn Sparesus, age 92, passed away on January 13th, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.
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David Ginola has advised Glenn Hoddle not to return to work too soon, as he recovers from a heart attack.
David Ginola warns fellow heart attack victim Glenn Hoddle not to rush back to TV like he did; EXCLUSIVE: Ginola, 51, regrets going back to work just three weeks after his own attack and hopes Hoddle will take his time

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