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I think in America we have to get back to being the best educated general citizenry in the world and make sure we do not lose our lead in research, if we're to have a leadership position in the world.

John Glenn

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John Glenn
Age: 95 †
Born: 1921
Born: July 18
Died: 2016
Died: December 8
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