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John Glenn, NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator, first American to orbit the Earth, passed away today at 95.

Glenn was also a Marine.

“The moment of twilight is simply beautiful.” — Col. John Glenn https://t.co/I1RPjsh8N8

— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) December 8, 2016

He’s fondly remembered by just about everyone.

"On behalf of a grateful nation, Godspeed, John Glenn." —@POTUS: https://t.co/FYOBOJhcs0 pic.twitter.com/QKOZEwFcRS

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 8, 2016

RIP John Glenn, seen here meeting former Architect of the Capitol Stewart in ’62. pic.twitter.com/IwJizpYPqE

— U.S. Capitol (@uscapitol) December 8, 2016

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Farewell to Navy and USMC #Veteran, astronaut, American hero. https://t.co/LxJtaxGjDO

— Veterans Health (@VeteransHealth) December 8, 2016

Today we reflect on the legacy of John Glenn, shown in this Richard Avedon photo in our collection with Gus Grissom and Alan Shepard. pic.twitter.com/HDc9uIbW6w

— amhistorymuseum (@amhistorymuseum) December 8, 2016

We mourn the passing and celebrate the life of Senator John Glenn. His legacy of friendship and discovery will live in our halls forever. pic.twitter.com/1zMNriqEcz

— SmithsonianAirSpace (@airandspace) December 8, 2016

From Mercury to the Space Shuttle, John Glenn was there. #RIP pic.twitter.com/90qthAO0rm

— USPTO (@uspto) December 8, 2016

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