A Great American has died.
keets
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I saw the reporting this morning, with a little sadness, that Annie Glenn had died at the ripe old age of 100. Though she made her own mark in the World it was largely done in the very long shadow of her more famous husband, John Glenn. I know it seems Off-Topic, but as collectors here we daily speak of what WE have done while almost forgetting our Mothers, Wives and GirlFriends who support us through the years of collecting.
I will give pause today, in Mrs. John Glenn's honor, and remember the women in my life who make it possible for me to enjoy with such pleasure what I do. I don't think I could collect the way I do without their help.
Al H.
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She's got a wonderful smile
Very true Al... One can look at history, or as close as our partner, and see the strength, value, and often discipline, that women bring to our lives. My hope is that I have brought some small measure of return to the women in my life. Cheers, RickO
Great woman for sure!
She died of the corona virus. Everyone be safe in all of your daily activities.
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When I saw the report I couldn't help but think of this scene from "The Right Stuff"
https://youtu.be/YnjctxFyFLU
She and her husband were the epitome of great humanity. And I love that she made LBJ have a temper tantrum.
I am sure being 100 years old didn't help.
I saw this news a couple days ago but in any case, she was certainly a remarkable person.
In addition to everything she did in her own right, she was the wife of one of the first astronauts and that must have been a nearly impossible position to be in. She needed to have strength and nerves to match her husband's.
Standing by your husband through twenty-four years of active military service is a feat in and of itself; my wife would attest to that, she followed me around from one assignment to the next without complaint. Annie Glenn was a brilliant, strong woman and is every bit deserving of her own commemorative coin or medal.
my wife would attest to that
I saw/read a quote attributed to her, not sure who to or when she said it but it was something like "You've had him for 55 years, now it's my turn." I think the Military Families have always known it, but only recently the Nation has realized how important the Wife is and that she also serves.it's sort of reminiscent what John Milton wrote, "They also serve who only stand and wait."
Behind every good man is a great woman
A sad day...
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
A 100 year run. That's a long life. For any American. Great or not. R.I.P.
The role of a woman in the early 1960's was incredibly constrained, much less a wife, much less a wife with children, much less a wife with children with a husband in the military, much less a wife with children with a husband in the military who was also front and center in the public eye. Annie Glenn had guts and grit and a good sense of humor. RIP.
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She was his partner during his subsequent and long political career as well. Yet another challenge, and grace requirement. Impressive lady, indeed!
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Touching note, Keets. Thank you for posting.
Tom