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john glenn sr. and mrs.ratefully proud of their son's accomplishments. >> john was prepared for the orve orbital flight as were the other astronauts and the entire team. >> in a way, john has been preparing all his life for his venture into space. as a small boy, his idea of a holiday was a visit to the airport. and when he grew up, it was no surprise to us when he decided to learn to fly. >> flight commanded young john's major interests. he had to learn to fly. world war ii interrupted college. he received his first flying lessons from pilot harry clever. >> this is john's flight record with my combat after his first flight, which was eager to learn, relaxed, alert, and good coordination. he certainly has retained these flight qualities right into outer space. [ playing "anchors away" ] >> flight training in pensacola at corpus christi. many aviators have won their wings here. like these cadets, john went on to learn about airplanes and with time for physical conditioning and sports and for religious inspir
john glenn sr. and mrs.ratefully proud of their son's accomplishments. >> john was prepared for the orve orbital flight as were the other astronauts and the entire team. >> in a way, john has been preparing all his life for his venture into space. as a small boy, his idea of a holiday was a visit to the airport. and when he grew up, it was no surprise to us when he decided to learn to fly. >> flight commanded young john's major interests. he had to learn to fly. world war ii...
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as annie glenn has waited. as all the world has waited. to salute the glenns with vice president lyndon johnson. as the president of the united states arrives at cape canaveral, to be greeted with john and annie glenn. by the cheers of thrilled lines of proud americans. in ceremonies at mercury control nt kennedy presents the nat distinguished service medal to astronaut john glenn. as annie and lynn and david glenn proudly share applause with the other astronauts, and with the world. as john's parents learn firsthand about friendship 7, as does marine corps commandant general david m. shoop and the president of the united states. and this rainy day in washington is a happy day as the president and the astronaut arrive. to drive through rain-washed crowd-flooded streets for a reception at the white house as john and annie glenn with vice president lyndon johnson greet distinguished guests, including astronaut alan shepard. godspeed, john glenn. godspeed into the future. into even greater accomplishment. into the hearts of all americans. wel
as annie glenn has waited. as all the world has waited. to salute the glenns with vice president lyndon johnson. as the president of the united states arrives at cape canaveral, to be greeted with john and annie glenn. by the cheers of thrilled lines of proud americans. in ceremonies at mercury control nt kennedy presents the nat distinguished service medal to astronaut john glenn. as annie and lynn and david glenn proudly share applause with the other astronauts, and with the world. as john's...
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friendship seven is ready, and so is john glenn. ♪ >> at the gantry, elevators lift glenn to the 11thacecraft level. ♪ >> glenn takes his place in friendship 7 looking toward the unknown. ♪ >> ready. mercury atlas is ready, and so is the astronaut. ♪ >> the countdown is under way at cape canaveral as all the world holds its breath and all the world is witness.ms, go. >> go. >> mercury capsule, go. the red light is on. godspeed john glenn. >> five, four, three, two, one. zero. >> roger. the clock is operating. we're under way. >> read loud and clear. roger. we'll programming all okay. >> a little bumpy here. >> stand by for 20 seconds. roger. two, one -- mark. roger. ba backup clock is started. still. 102, 108. 100 amps. 2-7. >> roger. back-up clock is started. >> minus 7-0 on your mark. some vibration coming up here now. we're smoothing out some now, getting out of the vibration area. >> roger. flight path looks good. pitch 25. stand by. >> roger. cannot see the tower go. i saw the smoke go by the window. >> roger. 1.5 gs. >> we got you. this is friendship 7. all the greats fired. oka
friendship seven is ready, and so is john glenn. ♪ >> at the gantry, elevators lift glenn to the 11thacecraft level. ♪ >> glenn takes his place in friendship 7 looking toward the unknown. ♪ >> ready. mercury atlas is ready, and so is the astronaut. ♪ >> the countdown is under way at cape canaveral as all the world holds its breath and all the world is witness.ms, go. >> go. >> mercury capsule, go. the red light is on. godspeed john glenn. >>...
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to this day john glenn insists he was no hero. just a patriot serving his country which in those days was gripped by the notion that america and democracy itself had fallen behind. these were daring missions but they were vital missions as well. neil armstrong asked why did you, this one man, choose to speak for all when you set your foot on the lunar surface? as it turns out, there was no script. there were no notes. when the moment came, neil turned to the people that worked on the project, the designers and engineers and navigators, all who devised that one small step. he said and i quote, "he knew it would be a big something for all those folks and a lot of others who weren't even involved in the project." and so it was. buzz aldrin, far from being caught up in the adrenaline paused to reflect. he took out a waifer and then wine and observed communion on the moon just as columbus had done when he reached the new world. buzz invited everyone to give thanks in his or her own way and when neil and buzz planted the stars and strip
to this day john glenn insists he was no hero. just a patriot serving his country which in those days was gripped by the notion that america and democracy itself had fallen behind. these were daring missions but they were vital missions as well. neil armstrong asked why did you, this one man, choose to speak for all when you set your foot on the lunar surface? as it turns out, there was no script. there were no notes. when the moment came, neil turned to the people that worked on the project,...
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. >> glenn really fluctuates.ly, i can't help but think that music had something to do with it. >> maybe. >> music is very healing. >> gospel isn't bad. >> shep: one thing that hasn't changed is glenn campbell's recognition of his wife's devotion. >> i didn't know this in front, but i learned to really -- i realize what a help that she has been to me. and the kids. she don't take anything off of the kids. there is a verse in the bible f a man find eth a good wife, he findeth a good thing. i found a good thing. >> shep: we saw glenn four months later to see how he was doing since the first time we talked and how the tour has been going. >> it's just wonderful. it really is. it's all i can say about it. the kids -- i got my kids now, they're my musicians. it's just wonderful. to have the kids out there playing. you don't feel lonely. and when kim goes with me, we all go as a family. >> it's going great. having a wonderful time. >> when you got family with you, it makes a big difference. you're not going to the pub d
. >> glenn really fluctuates.ly, i can't help but think that music had something to do with it. >> maybe. >> music is very healing. >> gospel isn't bad. >> shep: one thing that hasn't changed is glenn campbell's recognition of his wife's devotion. >> i didn't know this in front, but i learned to really -- i realize what a help that she has been to me. and the kids. she don't take anything off of the kids. there is a verse in the bible f a man find eth a good...
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john glenn rides his craft through the curbing globe beneath. in science in the exactness, they select the ocean to receive the friendship 7. >> a real fire ball outside. >> the fiberglass surface of the heat shield is starting to melt and vaporize as the wake extremes back to block off communication. as the earth's atmosphere slows the capsule's descent. >> friendship 7. it's out. >> coming down. snokels are open. >> and chutes are open. beautiful chute. chute looks good! we have gone to about 4.2 per second. the chute looks very good. >> hello, mercury recovery, this is friendship 7. do you read me in. >> friendship 7, be advised i have you visually. >> roger. what is the estimate on recovery time? >> estimate pick up at 2-0 minutes. >> friendship 7, ready for impact. almost down. here we go. >> friendship 7, hold in the water. what is your condition? >> my condition is okay. what does the capsule look like? >> the capsule looks okay. >> home to earth comes the voyager. transported now to the aircraft carrier "randolph" in four hours and 56 mi
john glenn rides his craft through the curbing globe beneath. in science in the exactness, they select the ocean to receive the friendship 7. >> a real fire ball outside. >> the fiberglass surface of the heat shield is starting to melt and vaporize as the wake extremes back to block off communication. as the earth's atmosphere slows the capsule's descent. >> friendship 7. it's out. >> coming down. snokels are open. >> and chutes are open. beautiful chute. chute...
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john glenn had been watching these kids do the double dutch jump roping. and he came over. he was just a kid then. he was probably about 75. he came over and he said, do you mind if i try this? he was just like one of the teenagers, double dutch jump roping. so i have so many fond memories of john glenn and the role model that he has been for me as a senator. sometimes it seems the more we learn about the great reaches of the heavens, the more we have left to learn. so much left to learn. but space travel has taught us as much about the planet we call home as it has about the mystery that lies beyond. and for that we have these four pioneers to thank. thank you very much. >> ladies and gentlemen, the speaker of the united states house of representatives, the honorable john boehner. >> well, i think i'm going to go ahead and say what i think everybody here is thinking. this is pretty cool. when the prime minister of australia addressed the congress last march, she said that as a little girl watching the men land on the moon proved to her that americans could do anything. she
john glenn had been watching these kids do the double dutch jump roping. and he came over. he was just a kid then. he was probably about 75. he came over and he said, do you mind if i try this? he was just like one of the teenagers, double dutch jump roping. so i have so many fond memories of john glenn and the role model that he has been for me as a senator. sometimes it seems the more we learn about the great reaches of the heavens, the more we have left to learn. so much left to learn. but...
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. >> glenn really fluctuates.can't help but think that music had something to do with it. >> maybe. >> music is very healing. >> gospel isn't bad. >> shep: one thing that hasn't changed is glenn campbell's recognition of his wife's devotion. >> i didn't know this in front, but i learned to really -- i realize what a help that she has been to me. and the kids. she don't take anything off of the kids. there is a verse in the bible f a man find eth a good wife, he findeth a good thing. i found a good thing. >> shep: we saw glenn four months later to see how he was doing since the first time we talked and how the tour has been going. >> it's just wonderful. it really is. it's all i can say about it. the kids -- i got my kids now, they're my musicians. it's just wonderful. to have the kids out there playing. you don't feel lonely. and when kim goes with me, we all go as a family. >> it's going great. having a wonderful time. >> when you got family with you, it makes a big difference. you're not going to the pub drinkin
. >> glenn really fluctuates.can't help but think that music had something to do with it. >> maybe. >> music is very healing. >> gospel isn't bad. >> shep: one thing that hasn't changed is glenn campbell's recognition of his wife's devotion. >> i didn't know this in front, but i learned to really -- i realize what a help that she has been to me. and the kids. she don't take anything off of the kids. there is a verse in the bible f a man find eth a good wife,...
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now the vehicle is turned so glenn will be seated backwards. glenn checks with ground control. intercontinental zero g and i feel fine. capsule is turning around. the view is tremendous. >> capsule turning around and could i see the booster during turnaround just a couple of yards behind me. it was beautiful. >> roger 7. you have a go. >> roger. understand go for at least seven orbits. >> actual pictures of glenn in the capsule will give scientists the opportunity to study his reactions as he passes over the canary islands, africa, the indian ocean, australia, back across the pacific, and over the united statesment he speeds at 17,500 miles an hour, reaching a high point of 160 miles and a low altitude of 99 miles. each of the the three orbits takes about 90 minutes. three times the colonel sees the sun rise within the period of 4:56. three times around the globe or a trip of 81,000 miles before he re-enters the earth's atmosphere, a shield protecting the astronaut from the intense heat. the carrier "randolph" is the command ship in the pick-up area. but glenn, instructed not t
now the vehicle is turned so glenn will be seated backwards. glenn checks with ground control. intercontinental zero g and i feel fine. capsule is turning around. the view is tremendous. >> capsule turning around and could i see the booster during turnaround just a couple of yards behind me. it was beautiful. >> roger 7. you have a go. >> roger. understand go for at least seven orbits. >> actual pictures of glenn in the capsule will give scientists the opportunity to...
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in april glenn and his wife annie will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary. for decades he was told he could never return to space because he was a national treasure. he finally wore them down and at 77 he went back up in the space shuttle for good measure. >> it's been a fine mission so far. >> the ultimate irony may be it irks senator glenn that the manned space program is now idle. the shuttle program is over and the only ride available into space for american astronauts is the russians, the former enemy that john glenn was chasing into space 50 years ago today. that is our broadcast for this holiday monday night. thanks for being with us as we start off a new week. i'm brian williams. we hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. we hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. good night. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com e eye. >>> good evening, everyone. i'm jessica aguirre. >> and i'm raj mathieu. it might be a neighborhood prank but it could turn deadly. some are launch, river rocks at livermore homes. in one case, rocks launched throu
in april glenn and his wife annie will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary. for decades he was told he could never return to space because he was a national treasure. he finally wore them down and at 77 he went back up in the space shuttle for good measure. >> it's been a fine mission so far. >> the ultimate irony may be it irks senator glenn that the manned space program is now idle. the shuttle program is over and the only ride available into space for american astronauts is...
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and public policy and the john glenn archives. the distinguished director of the john glenn institute is with us this evening, professor deborah merritt. deborah, would you please stand? thank you. inspired by john glenn's career and his vision, the institute is having a major impact on our students, faculty and programs. just ask the students from the institute's washington internship program who are here this evening. we gather this evening on the 40th anniversary of senator glenn's historic flight to hear this distinguished american deliver the 2002 memorial lecture. many of you will recall, as i do, the enormous sense of national pride we felt 40 years ago today as we sat glued to our television sets to watch astronauts john glenn lift off the face of the earth, circumnavigate the globe, and land safely in the atlantic ocean. he became, of course, an instant national hero. few, if any, have ever carried universal acclaim and hero status with such grace and humility. you're all familiar with the mile post along his illustrious
and public policy and the john glenn archives. the distinguished director of the john glenn institute is with us this evening, professor deborah merritt. deborah, would you please stand? thank you. inspired by john glenn's career and his vision, the institute is having a major impact on our students, faculty and programs. just ask the students from the institute's washington internship program who are here this evening. we gather this evening on the 40th anniversary of senator glenn's historic...
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. >> reporter: the glenn family was able to watch arse launch on tv in the 1960s, but get this. half a century later the manuels can't do that because the u.s. does not have a rocket for them to ride on. after the shuttle fleet retired last summer, 50 years later. >> that's got to be a big deal. not everyone out there knows this, but you are the daughter of two astronauts. what's the feeling of where man's spaceflight is now? >> i can't speak for all astronauts, but many astronauts are not happy about it and, in fact, john glenn spoke about that when the shuttle program ended last july. he said, "it is unseemly to me that here we are supposedly the world's greatest space space mace and we don't even have a way to get back and -- space nation and we don't even have a way to get back and forth to our own space station having to rely on the russian soyuz to get back and forth to our space station. it will be several years before the u.s. has our own replacement. >> we've got to say that a great picture you don't even know is coming. >> oh, no. >> how cute is that. >>, you serious?
. >> reporter: the glenn family was able to watch arse launch on tv in the 1960s, but get this. half a century later the manuels can't do that because the u.s. does not have a rocket for them to ride on. after the shuttle fleet retired last summer, 50 years later. >> that's got to be a big deal. not everyone out there knows this, but you are the daughter of two astronauts. what's the feeling of where man's spaceflight is now? >> i can't speak for all astronauts, but many...
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finally, godspeed john glenn. it's 50 years since that never-to-be-forgotten liftoff, the ooshit that lifted the country. could we use a skyward jolt like that now? who's out there that can give america the liftoff it needs today more than ever? hi, i'm chris matthews. welcome to the show. with us today, "time" magazine's michael duffy. christian science monitor liz marlantes. nbc's kelly o'connell and national journal major garrett. first up, it's panic time among republican leaders. they feel their most conservative voters painted the party until a very difficult corner. the long primary process has exposed the candidate who always looked most electable, mrmmrm, have having real -- mitt romney having trouble talking real. two attempts this week. >> any old girlfriends here? [laughter] have to be careful. ann's not here today. don't tell. >> a little history. i was born and raised here. i love this state. it seems right here trees are the right height. chris: trees are the right height. the only alternative is rt
finally, godspeed john glenn. it's 50 years since that never-to-be-forgotten liftoff, the ooshit that lifted the country. could we use a skyward jolt like that now? who's out there that can give america the liftoff it needs today more than ever? hi, i'm chris matthews. welcome to the show. with us today, "time" magazine's michael duffy. christian science monitor liz marlantes. nbc's kelly o'connell and national journal major garrett. first up, it's panic time among republican leaders....
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glenn. he left his footprints among the stars. he has a grin as wide as the path he bleezed as he rests briefly before being flown to the carrier randolph by helicopter. he's lifted aboard in a maneuver that looks more dangerous than the flight itself. the helicopter takes him to the randolph for a debriefing and examinations by medical men. he no sooner touches down on deck than glenn gets a preview of the congratulations that are still to come. on every hand there is jubilation. on every side smiles and cheers. he signs over his precious log and instruments to the national space administration. from here he goes to grand turk island for further rest before the deluge, a deluge of honors, a proud country waits to bestow on a brave man. ♪ >>> 50 years ago on february 20th, 1962, john glenn became the first american astronaut to orbit the earth. next the former astronaut and u.s. senator on the 40th anniversary in 2002. he spoke at the smithsonian national air and space museum in washington, d.c. this is an hour. >> thank you very
glenn. he left his footprints among the stars. he has a grin as wide as the path he bleezed as he rests briefly before being flown to the carrier randolph by helicopter. he's lifted aboard in a maneuver that looks more dangerous than the flight itself. the helicopter takes him to the randolph for a debriefing and examinations by medical men. he no sooner touches down on deck than glenn gets a preview of the congratulations that are still to come. on every hand there is jubilation. on every side...
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failed at a number of launch attempts and there was no guarantee glenn would survive this one.ff he went accompanied by the famous blessing. >> god speed, john glenn. >> reporter: the nation stopped 50 years ago today. he was only up there for five hours, three orbits yet there was so much we didn't know. nasa scientists feared his eyes wouldn't work in zero g weightlessness. that didn't turn out to be the case. >> zero g, i feel fine. >> reporter: he reported seeing brilliant flying sparkles out the window. >> i'm in a mass of some very small particles that are brilliantly lit up. i never saw anything like it. >> reporter: some at nasa thought they might be living things, space bugs. but it was just frost off the capsule. >> there's a fireball outside. >> reporter: when a malfunction threatened to burn him up, glenn got through it by humming the battle hymn of the republic atement of a fighter pilot.h at he could have coined the phrase, never let them see you sweat. >> my condition is good. it's a little hot in here. >> reporter: when he got out of the capsule he asked for a g
failed at a number of launch attempts and there was no guarantee glenn would survive this one.ff he went accompanied by the famous blessing. >> god speed, john glenn. >> reporter: the nation stopped 50 years ago today. he was only up there for five hours, three orbits yet there was so much we didn't know. nasa scientists feared his eyes wouldn't work in zero g weightlessness. that didn't turn out to be the case. >> zero g, i feel fine. >> reporter: he reported seeing...
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senator glenn did so on february 26th, 1962. on september 16th, 1969, the crew of the apollo 11 presented speaker john mccormack with a flag they carried to the moon. today the flag is under the care of the house sergeant of arms, bill livingood. as some of you know, bill has had a great affection for the flag. i've told he has even held birthday parties for it. we appreciate his willingness to part with it for just today. >> ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the presentation of the colors by the united states armed forces color guard, the singing of our national anthem, and the retiring of the colors. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ oh say can you see by the dawn's early light ♪ ♪ what so proudly we hailed as the twilight's last gleaming ♪ ♪ whose bright stripes and bright stars through the perilous night ♪ ♪ oer the ramparts we fought were so gallantly streaming ♪ ♪ and the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air ♪ ♪ gave proof through the night that our flag was still there ♪ ♪ oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave ♪ ♪ for the la
senator glenn did so on february 26th, 1962. on september 16th, 1969, the crew of the apollo 11 presented speaker john mccormack with a flag they carried to the moon. today the flag is under the care of the house sergeant of arms, bill livingood. as some of you know, bill has had a great affection for the flag. i've told he has even held birthday parties for it. we appreciate his willingness to part with it for just today. >> ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the presentation of the...
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. >> there's one thing john glenn would like to change. he looks back on the 50 years since his historic flight. that's still ahead. >> and the caps seek back to back wins in the sunshine state. lindsey murphy is up next with sports. hi gwen. >> we are keeping a close eye on this system to the south because it's headed up the atlantic sea board and it could bring us snow. we'll let you know all the details and what to expect coming up. we'll be back after the break. texting...blogging... all this technology, but you're still banking like pilgrims! get high yield free checking at capital one bank. why earn bupkis, when your checking could earn five times the national average!! and free atms anywhere. five times the national average!!! that's new school banking. sign up for high yield free checking at a capital one bank. what's in your wallet? somebody help me down. >>> the caps, we talked about during the commercials, easily won the southeast. four seasons in a row, but now some injuries have played havoc on the team. >> they have been boun
. >> there's one thing john glenn would like to change. he looks back on the 50 years since his historic flight. that's still ahead. >> and the caps seek back to back wins in the sunshine state. lindsey murphy is up next with sports. hi gwen. >> we are keeping a close eye on this system to the south because it's headed up the atlantic sea board and it could bring us snow. we'll let you know all the details and what to expect coming up. we'll be back after the break....
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psyche that badly needed boost on to the launch pad. >> godspeed, john glenn. >> 3 2, 1. >> john glenname the first human to orbit the earth helping american become the trailblazer in space exploration. >> zero g and i feel fine. that view is tremendous. >> the ophthalmologist were concerned that your eyes may change shape and your vision would end of so you could not see the panel enough to make an emergency reentry. >> it's a good thing they were wrong. he circled the earth three times in five hours and had to steer by hand. on reentry he stopped fireworks. >> that was a real fireball. >> he watched part of his spaceship tear away and you read the heat shield would not hold up. >> the deal looks good, over. >> it was a safe and beautiful landing. today, his concern is budget cuts. >> we lead the world on innovation and technology. if we ever lose that lead, we will lose leadership. >> he hopes an american will land on mars and once again send the nation's pride in to the great beyond. scott goldberg, abc news nenew york. >> ahead at 6:00, a look at what we missed when winter stopped
psyche that badly needed boost on to the launch pad. >> godspeed, john glenn. >> 3 2, 1. >> john glenname the first human to orbit the earth helping american become the trailblazer in space exploration. >> zero g and i feel fine. that view is tremendous. >> the ophthalmologist were concerned that your eyes may change shape and your vision would end of so you could not see the panel enough to make an emergency reentry. >> it's a good thing they were wrong. he...
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what glenn could not imagine then was that half a century later, the u.s. would be depending on the russians for rides into orbit. he talked about it with brian williams. >> sort of a little nostalgia, but in the bigger picture, i'm sorry that we're not maximizing the research return out of the space program. the international space station is the most unique laboratory ever put together by human beings. it also means without the shuttle we have no way of getting into space ourselves. >> today exotic robots and landers go where 50 years ago we imagined man himself would some day travel. but none of it would have been possible if not for those mercury pioneers who first reached for the heavens. john glenn also has the distinction of being the first living astronaut to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first space flight. >>> that's nbc "nightly news" for this sunday. brian williams will be here tomorrow. i'm lester holt reporting from new york. for all of us here at nbc news, good night. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com
what glenn could not imagine then was that half a century later, the u.s. would be depending on the russians for rides into orbit. he talked about it with brian williams. >> sort of a little nostalgia, but in the bigger picture, i'm sorry that we're not maximizing the research return out of the space program. the international space station is the most unique laboratory ever put together by human beings. it also means without the shuttle we have no way of getting into space ourselves....
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>> the glen the flight -- glenn flight is really important. it was the fifth flight in space, the third by an american. >> where does nasa go from here? >> well, at the moment, i would say the human program is in a bit of a crisis, or an uncertain state. what is the long-term purpose beyond going up to a few hundred miles above the earth? >> does it matter if we don't have people in space? >> that is a good question. there are obviously scientists to believe that we can do it all with robots. we don't really need human's at all. i think people just want to go. humans want to experience it personally. the real questions are of deep space, whether we can really go into deep space because of radiation and other questions. >> in scientific terms, there of interest and -- tremendous successful missions to mars using robots. why can't this be the future? >> it is the future in one way. the question is if we will do that and humans in orbit and deep space, or if we will only do it with robots. robotic exploration takes as places we cannot go with hum
>> the glen the flight -- glenn flight is really important. it was the fifth flight in space, the third by an american. >> where does nasa go from here? >> well, at the moment, i would say the human program is in a bit of a crisis, or an uncertain state. what is the long-term purpose beyond going up to a few hundred miles above the earth? >> does it matter if we don't have people in space? >> that is a good question. there are obviously scientists to believe that...
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john glenn's historic space five hours. john glenn's historic space flight 50 years i have copd. if you have it, you know how hard it can be to breathe and what that feels like. copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva helps control my copd symptoms... by keeping my airways open a full 24 hours. plus, it reduces copd flare-ups. spiriva is the only once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that does both. and it's steroid-free. spiriva does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. these may worsen with spiriva. discuss all medicines you take, even eye drops. stop taking spiriva and seek immediate medical help if your breathing suddenly worsens, your throat or tongue swells, you get hives, vision changes or eye pain, or problems passing urine. other side effects include dry mouth and constipation. nothing can reverse copd. spiriva helps me breathe better. does breathing with copd weigh you down? ask your doctor if spiriva can help. but i wanted more su
john glenn's historic space five hours. john glenn's historic space flight 50 years i have copd. if you have it, you know how hard it can be to breathe and what that feels like. copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva helps control my copd symptoms... by keeping my airways open a full 24 hours. plus, it reduces copd flare-ups. spiriva is the only once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that does both. and it's steroid-free. spiriva does not replace fast-acting inhalers for...
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glenn became the first american to orbit the earth.lenn lifted off in a converted nuclear missile called friendship 7 and radioed back what he saw. >> they look like little stars. >> the flakes were frost from the capsule's water exhaust, his three or bits took three hours and 55 minutes. nasa wasn't even sure how glenn's body would react in space. >> doctors were literally concerned at that time that your eyes might change shape and your vision would change enough to not be able to make an emergency reentry. >>> he learned from glenn's flight. >>> he newbie then that man could operate intelligently. >> reporter: the two space veterans talked about the past and agreed about america's next mission. >> if we make the flight to mars that will regavel nize -- get people going again. >> reporter: john glenn says he only recently gave up flying and sold his twin engine beach craft plane. >> we didn't even know he was there when the media guy was there. they were lick would you guys like to talk to him? he was most gracious and kind. we need
glenn became the first american to orbit the earth.lenn lifted off in a converted nuclear missile called friendship 7 and radioed back what he saw. >> they look like little stars. >> the flakes were frost from the capsule's water exhaust, his three or bits took three hours and 55 minutes. nasa wasn't even sure how glenn's body would react in space. >> doctors were literally concerned at that time that your eyes might change shape and your vision would change enough to not be...
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even conservative historians will not defend glenn beck. politico was not my idea of the next "new york times." they had a certain sense that this guy is a fraud and someone has to say that. of course, they didn't do it in their own voice of authority such as it is. they did it in the voice of people like me who were assumed to be authorities about history. the piece as a whole was pretty damning. maybe this -- again, i'm trying to be anti-nostalgic. i think the fact that beck went up and down, perhaps not unlike mccarthy. mccarthy had much more power. it is a lesson that people do learn through one media or another. >> other questions? yes. >> i thought it was refreshing to hear a conversation about journalism that used words like balance and authority and consensus. but none of you used the "f" word. by that i mean fox news. and talking about a journalism that is agenda driven and distorted and highly partisan. term, but are that fits in not lot of the power of fox news is creating all to talk about the >> let me turn it into a question a
even conservative historians will not defend glenn beck. politico was not my idea of the next "new york times." they had a certain sense that this guy is a fraud and someone has to say that. of course, they didn't do it in their own voice of authority such as it is. they did it in the voice of people like me who were assumed to be authorities about history. the piece as a whole was pretty damning. maybe this -- again, i'm trying to be anti-nostalgic. i think the fact that beck went up...
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>> well, the john glenn's flight -- fight was really important.it was the first time we put a man in orbit. that was important to match the soviets accomplishment. >> so where does nasa go from here? >> well, of course at the moment, i would say that the human crisis is in a bit of a situation, because what is the long-term purpose aside going up? >> doesn't really matter if we do not have people in space? >> that is a good question, because there are some people who believe we can do it all with robots. i think people just want to go. humans want to experience it personally. the real questions are about deep space, whether we can really go into deep space because of radiation and other. >> in purely scientific terms, there have been successful missions to mars using robot. why can that not be the future? >> are we going to do that and humans in orbit and deep space, or are we only going to do with robots? there is radiation and other dangers, but humans i think would really like to experience that, and in some particular cases, like the moon land
>> well, the john glenn's flight -- fight was really important.it was the first time we put a man in orbit. that was important to match the soviets accomplishment. >> so where does nasa go from here? >> well, of course at the moment, i would say that the human crisis is in a bit of a situation, because what is the long-term purpose aside going up? >> doesn't really matter if we do not have people in space? >> that is a good question, because there are some people...
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glenn. he left hits footprints among the stars.de as the path he blazed as he rests briefly before being flown to the carrier "randolph" by helicopter. he is lifted aboard in a maneuver that looks more dangerous than the flight
glenn. he left hits footprints among the stars.de as the path he blazed as he rests briefly before being flown to the carrier "randolph" by helicopter. he is lifted aboard in a maneuver that looks more dangerous than the flight
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all of you are awrar of how highly the american people regard senator glenn. he is deserve edly recognized as one of our nation's foremost public servants. indeed for tens of millions of americans, he is the quintessential american hero. so you can imagine the special pride we in ohio have for this native son of the buckeye state. how appropriate it was that the senator was asked to carry the american flag in this winter's olympic games. as annie mentioned, we at ohio state are blessed to be the home of the john glenn instituted for public service, public john gle. the distinguished director is with us this evening, debra merit. debra, would you please stand? thank you. inspired by john glenn's career and his vision, the institute is having a major impact on our students, faculty and programs. just ask the students from tins tut's washington internship program who are here this evening. we gather this evening on the 40th anniversary of senator glenn's historic flight to hear this distinguished american deliver the 2002 verir in vonn bron memorial lek sure. man
all of you are awrar of how highly the american people regard senator glenn. he is deserve edly recognized as one of our nation's foremost public servants. indeed for tens of millions of americans, he is the quintessential american hero. so you can imagine the special pride we in ohio have for this native son of the buckeye state. how appropriate it was that the senator was asked to carry the american flag in this winter's olympic games. as annie mentioned, we at ohio state are blessed to be...
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in the john glenn story. ♪ >>> we'll look at the future of the u.s.pace program tomorrow afternoon on c-span2. starting at 5:30 p.m. eastern with florida senator marco rubio calling for renewed space exploration. at 5:40, ohio senator sherrod brown on the 50th anniversary of john glenn becoming the first american to orbit the earth. at 5:50, newt gingrich calls for a permanent u.s. colony on the moon. at 6:00 eastern, stewart powell of the "houston chronicle" on the obama administration's plans for nasa and what republican presidential candidates are saying about the space agency. and then at 6:40, nasa administrator charles bolden outlining the administration's budget proposal for his agency. our look at the future of u.s. space policy begins at 5:30 p.m. eastern tomorrow on c-span2. coming up on c-span3, american history tv coverage of the history of the space program. in a few moments, an oral history interview with former nasa flight director gene kranz. in an hour and a half, the congressional gold medal ceremony honoring astronauts john glenn, n
in the john glenn story. ♪ >>> we'll look at the future of the u.s.pace program tomorrow afternoon on c-span2. starting at 5:30 p.m. eastern with florida senator marco rubio calling for renewed space exploration. at 5:40, ohio senator sherrod brown on the 50th anniversary of john glenn becoming the first american to orbit the earth. at 5:50, newt gingrich calls for a permanent u.s. colony on the moon. at 6:00 eastern, stewart powell of the "houston chronicle" on the obama...
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glenn watched part of the space ship tear away but he eventually landed safely. today glenn said his concern is about the budget cuts in the program and he said he hopes an american will land on mars. >>> well, it's that time vive the year again -- tax season and the irs is warning about a dozen tax scams to avoid. we have the details. >> reporter: with the deadline to nile your taxes less than two months away, the irs is out with their annual list of the most common ways taxpayers cheat the system or get cheated. beware of these. topping the list is identity list. scammers will steal your information to file fraudulent returns. they can get this by phishing. be aware of unsolicited emails or sketchy websites. coming in at number three, the irs warns these professionals sometimes take more than their fair share. this may sound obvious, but the irs is cautioning peafls -- taxpayers to be truthful. don't file false returns, lie about income or exaggerate donations. they chop end up costing you more in penalties. if you think you may be the victim of a scam, visit i
glenn watched part of the space ship tear away but he eventually landed safely. today glenn said his concern is about the budget cuts in the program and he said he hopes an american will land on mars. >>> well, it's that time vive the year again -- tax season and the irs is warning about a dozen tax scams to avoid. we have the details. >> reporter: with the deadline to nile your taxes less than two months away, the irs is out with their annual list of the most common ways...
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on february 20th, 1962, glenn became the first american to orbit the earth. >> godspeed, john glenn.rter: glenn lifted off in a converted nuclear missile called friendship 7 and radioed back what he saw. >> i am in a big mass of some very small particles that are brilliantly lit up and they look like little stars. >> reporter: the flakes were frost from the capsule's water exhaust. his three orbits took four hours and 55 minutes and glenn came home to a hero's welcome, but nasa wasn't even sure how glenn's body would react in space. >> doctors were literally concerned at that time that your eyes might change shape and your vision might change enough you couldn't even see the instrument panel enough to make an emergency reentry. >> reporter: carpenter followed aboard aurora 7 in may of 1962 and he learned from glenn's flight. >> we knew by then that man could operate intelligently. >> reporter: the two space veterans talked about the past and agreed about america's next mission. >> we make that flight to mars, that will regalvinize people again. >> reporter: the pioneers also paid tri
on february 20th, 1962, glenn became the first american to orbit the earth. >> godspeed, john glenn.rter: glenn lifted off in a converted nuclear missile called friendship 7 and radioed back what he saw. >> i am in a big mass of some very small particles that are brilliantly lit up and they look like little stars. >> reporter: the flakes were frost from the capsule's water exhaust. his three orbits took four hours and 55 minutes and glenn came home to a hero's welcome, but...
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so john glenn is special to our nation. is special to my wife and meohn because of our love for john ant annie f both, and a respect for david and lynn, their children. and he is honored our country in so many ways. it's my honor to submit this resolution, and thank my colleagues. >> and coming up on c-span2, more about the u.s. space program. he said if elected, he would establish a permanent u.s. colony on the moon. and have regular commercial space flights between the earth and the moon. here's a few minutes of his speech. >> may, 1961, john f. kennedy representing a new generation having taken power away from dwight david eisenhower launching a new sense of a new frontier, announces to the congress we will go to the moon before the end of the decade. a movie called sitting up on the hill, buzz aldrin movie. he is so convincing. he said you have to realize the only person who would gone around the earth at that point was a russian. .. >> has suggested that, you know, the idea of going -- of a permanent lunar colony -- th
so john glenn is special to our nation. is special to my wife and meohn because of our love for john ant annie f both, and a respect for david and lynn, their children. and he is honored our country in so many ways. it's my honor to submit this resolution, and thank my colleagues. >> and coming up on c-span2, more about the u.s. space program. he said if elected, he would establish a permanent u.s. colony on the moon. and have regular commercial space flights between the earth and the...
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glenn, we promise to come to you more next, coming up.sident obama is set to speak in a few minutes, and he is expected to announce a change to the birth control policy, we will bring you those comments live next on "now." i love that my daughter's part fish. but when she got asthma, all i could do was worry ! specialists, lots of doctors, lots of advice... and my hands were full. i couldn't sort through it all. with unitedhealthcare, it's different. we have access to great specialists, and our pediatrician gets all the information. everyone works as a team. and i only need to talk to one person about her care. we're more than 78,000 people looking out for 70 million americans. that's health in numbers. unitedhealthcare. i had[ designer ]eeling enough of just covering up my moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. i decided enough is enough. ♪ [ spa lady ] i started enbrel. it's clinically proven to provide clearer skin. [ rv guy ] enbrel may not work for everyone -- and may not clear you completely, but for many, it gets skin clearer fast, w
glenn, we promise to come to you more next, coming up.sident obama is set to speak in a few minutes, and he is expected to announce a change to the birth control policy, we will bring you those comments live next on "now." i love that my daughter's part fish. but when she got asthma, all i could do was worry ! specialists, lots of doctors, lots of advice... and my hands were full. i couldn't sort through it all. with unitedhealthcare, it's different. we have access to great...
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here's glenn close in "albert nobbs."f duty at three tomorrow. and if you're not engaged. >> engaged? no i'm not engaged mr. nobbs. but, are you asking me to walk out with you? >> i am. >> well, the thing is i'm walking out with joe macans. i don't know what he'd say if i started walking out with you as well. >> oh, yes. good night miss dorris. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: i feel so bad for you. you're so -- i mean, how do you do that? you're such a good actor. it was amazing. >> well, i have to tell you though hair and make-up people also got nominated for an oscar. >> jimmy: they did? oh, good. they deserve it as well. it was unbelievable. [ cheers and applause ] >> they do. they do. the transformation was remarkable. and their challenge was to make us look authentically like women who could be mistaken for men with as little make-up as possible. and so that is -- they represent the finest of their art. and the man who made our wigs, martial corneville, who's been my collaborator for 20 years. and he is world class
here's glenn close in "albert nobbs."f duty at three tomorrow. and if you're not engaged. >> engaged? no i'm not engaged mr. nobbs. but, are you asking me to walk out with you? >> i am. >> well, the thing is i'm walking out with joe macans. i don't know what he'd say if i started walking out with you as well. >> oh, yes. good night miss dorris. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: i feel so bad for you. you're so -- i mean, how do you do that? you're such a...