"John Glenn": The Human Fireball of Friendship 7 | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel

"John Glenn": The Human Fireball of Friendship 7 | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel

From History Ignited by History Ignited

July 15, 2026 · 4 min · Season 1 · Episode 90

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This episode explores the historic mission of John Glenn and his role in the Space Race.

Ready for liftoff? In this episode of History Ignited, we’re shooting into the stars with the legendary John Glenn! Long before humans lived on the International Space Station, the Space Race was heating up, and one man dared to do what no American had done before: orbit the entire Earth. Strap into the Friendship 7 capsule as we relive the mission that made John Glenn an instant American hero and a global icon of courage. We’ll explore: The Race to Orbit: What it felt like to be a test pilot...

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