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Noun john herschel glenn jr. has 1 sense
  1. Glenn, John Glenn, John Herschel Glenn Jr. - made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
    --1 is a kind of astronaut, spaceman, cosmonaut; senator

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John Herschel Glenn Jr.

Definition: John Herschel Glenn Jr. (1921–2016) was an American astronaut, engineer, and politician. He was the first American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times in 1962. Glenn later served as a United States Senator from Ohio.

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  • Noun: John Herschel Glenn Jr.

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Noun:

  1. American astronaut, engineer, and politician.

Usages:

John Herschel Glenn Jr. played a monumental role in the history of space exploration.

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Noun:

  1. John Herschel Glenn Jr. was an inspiration to future generations of astronauts.
  2. The achievements of John Herschel Glenn Jr. can never be forgotten.

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