World Lauds Glenn (1962)

Title reads: World Lauds Glenn. United States of America (USA). Various C, Us astronaut Lieutenant Colonel John Glenn being prepared for his journey into space. Exterior shot press photographers. Panning C, U Glenn in space suit walking towards the lift to take him to the top of the rocket. C, U press photographers. L, S lift going up. Various shots Glenn getting into the Mercury capsule, the hatch is shut. L, S sunrise. L, S rocket Friendship 7 lifting off. C, U TV cameraman following the rocket. L, S rocket going up. Animated sequence showing the capsule orbiting the world. Animated sequence showing the capsule parachuting into the sea. L, S seamen of US Navy destroyer Noa watching through binoculars for the capsule. L, S capsule coming down into the sea. The destroyer comes alongside the capsule and is lifted from the water. C, U capsule being lowered in the deck. Top shot seamen gathered round the capsule. C, U as Glenn sets off a charge which opens a hatch in the capsule. Glenn is help