John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the historical feat.
Sen. John Glenn answers questions during a celebration dinner honoring his legacy on the 50th anniversary of his historic flight aboard Friendship 7 Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth, piloting Friendship 7 around it three times in 1962, and also became the oldest person in space, at age 77, by orbiting Earth with six astronauts aboard shuttle Discovery in 1998. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Read moreASSOCIATED PRESS
