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Posted on Jul 16, 2020
John Glenn Sets Speed Record - 1957 | Today In History | 16 July 17
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On July 16, 1957, Marine Major John Glenn set the transcontinental speed record (03:28:08).
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Great man!
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Helluva Guy. Always looked up to him and Yeager.
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David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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Five months before I was born.
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he loved to go fast
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Alan K.
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Don't we all.....!
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