The life and times of John Glenn are documented in this wonderfully patriotic film. The movie begins with an elegant minute long introduction by President John F. Kennedy in which he explains the importance of the NASA space program and its greatest star, John Glenn. Interviews with people from John Glenns childhood, such as neighbors and teachers, are dispersed throughout the film.
Included Films:
The John Glenn Story
The John Glenn Story
Produced: 1963
Length: 27 Minutes
This biography of NASAs star pilot, John Glen, is introduced by President Kennedy himself. There are many interviews from Glens hometown friends in New Concord, Ohio. Then the film shows how Glen made preparations for his historic space flight. There are scenes from aboard the Friendship Seven space capsule, and clips of Glens commentary from during the mission.
