Presentation of the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) to Astronaut John Herschel Glenn, Jr., at Cape Canaveral. Astronaut Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. (at microphones) speaks to the press upon his arrival at Patrick Air Force Base, Brevard County, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Glenn, escorted by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, traveled to Florida to attend the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Medal ceremonies held in his honor at Cape Canaveral. Those looking on include (L-R): Lieutenant Colonel Glenns daughter Lyn Glenn (wearing yellow dress), his wife Annie Glenn (wearing red dress), his son David Glenn (mostly hidden behind Lieutenant Colonel Glenn), and Vice President Johnson.