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John Glenn, Last of America’s First Astronauts, Dead at 95

REST IN PEACE

The war hero gave America its first decisive win in the Space Race and made it possible for man to walk on the moon.

David Axe

Published Dec. 8 2016 3:20PM EST

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David Axe

David Axe

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