On January 11, 1963, barely a year after his historic orbit of Earth, John Glenn spent a day at Georgetown University. He came to the hilltop to film an episode of “The Experts Answer,” a program sponsored by the United States Information Agency, to be aired in South America. During the filming, Glenn was joined by two journalists and two Georgetown students to discuss the United States space program, its economic aspects, and the current space race with the Soviet Union. After the taping, Glenn was interviewed by WGTB director Jack Burgess, who asked Glenn questions related to his work on the Gemini and Mercury projects. Glenn also spent time with University administrators and staff and delivered remarks to a gathering of students.
Ann Galloway, Assistant University Archivist
December 19, 2016
The following photographs were taking by University Photographer Bob Young, Jr., who documented Glenn’s day on campus:
Glenn with Vera Rubin, Assistant Professor of Astronomy, and Martin McCarthy, S.J., Professor of Astronomy.
Glenn speaks to a group of students and University staff
Glenn with Fr. McCarthy and Dr. William Thaler, Professor of Physics
Glenn being interviewed by WGTB’s Jack Burgess
Glenn with Mark Phillips, Vera Rubin and Fr. McCarthy
Glenn with GU President Edward Bunn, S.J.
Glenn during filming of “The Experts Answer” in Copley Lounge
Glenn during filming of “The Experts Answer” in Copley Lounge
Glenn during filming of “The Experts Answer” in Copley Lounge
Glenn during lunch
Glenn speaking to group of students and University staff