See larger John Glenn on Feb. 20, 1962, became the first American to orbit Earth. Glenn circled the planet three times in five hours and helped to lead the nation into space.

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John Glenn on Feb. 20, 1962, became the first American to orbit Earth. Glenn circled the planet three times in five hours and helped to lead the nation into space.

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