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This is a remarkable collection of five original newspapers from the Columbus Evening Dispatch and Columbus Sunday Dispatch, all dating from 1962. These historic issues chronicle the monumental events surrounding John Glenn's pioneering orbital space flight, a pivotal moment in American history and the Space Race.The lot includes front-page coverage plus assoc. Section A only, of Glenn's launch into orbit, his fair visits, and the enthusiastic tributes paid to him in New Concord, Ohio. These newspapers offer an authentic glimpse into how these events were reported and received by the public at the time.Key dates and headlines include:
* February 20, 1962: "Glenn Launched Into Orbit: 'Beautiful Sight,' He Savs"
* March 3, 1962: "NEW CONCORD PAYS TRIBUTE TO GLENN"
* March 4, 1962: "50,000 Cheer Glenn at New Concord"
* August 5, 1962: (Features a photo of John Glenn)
* August 31, 1962: "Rain Cuts Crowd for Glenn's Fair Visit"Each newspaper is a piece of ephemera that captures the excitement and national pride of the early 1960s. They are perfect for collectors of space memorabilia, historical documents, or those interested in Ohio history and journalism. Please review the images for condition details.
