John Glenn laid to rest
Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:26
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The first American to orbit the Earth, John Glenn was interred at Arlington National Cemetery during a private ceremony on Thursday (April 6). Glenn, who died on Dec. 8 at age 95, was laid to rest on the 74th anniversary of his wedding to his childhood friend and high school sweetheart, Annie Glenn. A military honor guard saluted the Marine, NASA astronaut and Senator, as flags were flown at half mast by order of the President.
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