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Artist
Henry C. Casselli, Jr., born 25 October 1946
Sitter
John Herschel Glenn, Jr., 18 Jul 1921 - 8 Dec 2016
Date
1998
Type
Drawing
Medium
Graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 45.9 x 59.5 cm (18 1/16 x 23 7/16")
Mat (Verified): 66 × 81.3 cm (26 × 32")
Topic
Symbols & Motifs\Flag\National\United States
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Male
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Politics and Government\US Senator\Ohio
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Science and Technology\Scientist\Astronaut
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Military and Intelligence\Marine Corps\Officer\Marine Corps pilot
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Military and Intelligence\Marine Corps
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Presidential Medal of Freedom
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Place
United States\Florida\Brevard\Cape Canaveral
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Taylor Energy Company LLC
