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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: John Glenn, the 1st American to Orbit Earth, Has Died at 95

For Students 9th - 10th
On December 8, 2016, John Glenn passed away. Glenn was a famous American astronaut.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: John Glenn

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about John Glenn's accomplishments as a U.S. Marine, astronaut, and senator. This article includes links to further related information on Glenn as well as brief excerpts from the "My Hero Guestbook" in which...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...