Citizens for John Glenn created this campaign poster for the 1974 race for the Senate seat from Ohio. The slogan is “A Breath of Fresh Air.” Below that slogan is a black-and-white photographic portrait of John Glenn.
John H. Glenn, Jr., retired Colonel and aviator of the United States Marine Corps and member of the “Mercury 7” astronauts, and retired from NASA on January 16, 1964, to run for the U.S. Senate seat from Ohio. His first two attempts to gain the seat failed. However, in 1974, he was victorious over fellow Democrat Howard Metzenbaum in the primary election. Then, he defeated Republican Ralph Perk in the general election on November 5. Glenn held the Ohio senate seat from 1974 until 1999 when he retired.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
1974
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
LITERATURE AND RESEARCH-Posters
Manufacturer
Citizens for John Glenn
Other
John H. Glenn, Jr.
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 58.4 × 43.2cm (1 ft. 11 in. × 1 ft. 5 in.)
Materials
Paper
Ink
Inventory Number
A20150372000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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