50 Years Later, John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission

Name: 50 Years Later, John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission
Uploaded: 2012-02-20T22:00:00Z
Duration: P502S
Description: Fifty years ago, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, despite numerous glitches. Judy Woodruff and Glenn discuss how the historic mission changed the space race.

Clip: 02/20/2012 | 8m 22s

Fifty years ago, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, despite numerous glitches. Judy Woodruff and Glenn discuss how the historic mission changed the space race.

Aired: 02/20/12

Rating: NR

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