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Like her father before her, Glenn has experienced a speech stutter throughout her life. When she was young, it was determined that her stutter was present in eighty-five percent of her verbal utterances. At age 53, Glenn found out about and attended an intensive three-week treatment course at Hollins Communications Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia to help with her dysfluency. After attending the course, her speech was greatly improved, however, she does not consider herself "cured" of stuttering. After attending the treatment course, she was able to interact verbally with others in a way that had been previously impossible. In time, she was able to give speeches at public events and at rallies in relation to her husband's political career.

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Like her father before her, Annie Glenn has experienced a speech stutter throughout her life. As a child, Glenn did not feel hindered by her stutter; she happily participated in activities such as softball, girl scouts, school dances, and choir. It was not until sixth grade that she first realized her speech impairment. It was determined that her stutter was present in eighty-five percent of her verbal utterances. Despite her difficulty speaking, she was able to create and maintain close relationships. After graduating college, Glenn wanted to get a job in a different town but because of her disability, her parents were worried about her living independently. Glenn found ways to effectively communicate without speaking out loud. For example, before shopping she would write down exactly what she was looking for and then show the note to the sales clerk. At age 53, Glenn discovered and attended a three-week treatment course at Hollins Communications Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia to help with her dysfluency. After attending the treatment course, her speech was greatly improved, however, she does not consider herself "cured" of stuttering. She was able to interact verbally with others in a way that had been previously impossible. When her husband began campaigning for Senate, she was able to support him by giving speeches at public events and at rallies. Glenn used her newfound voice to bring attention to the disabled that she knew had been overlooked so often.

Early Life

Anna Margaret Castor was born on February 17, 1920 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Homer and Margaret Castor. Her father was a dentist. In 1923, the Castor family moved to New Concord, Ohio. There, Castor became childhood friends with John Glenn; the pair later became high school sweethearts. After graduating from high school, Castor attended Muskingum College where she majored in music and education with a minor in secretarial skills. She graduated in 1942. Even though she received an offer for a pipe organ scholarship from the Juilliard school of music, Castor declined the offer, choosing instead to stay in Ohio with Glenn. Castor and Glenn were married on April 6, 1943.

Anna Margaret Castor was born on February 17, 1920 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Homer and Margaret Castor. Her father was a dentist. In 1923, the Castor family moved to New Concord, Ohio. Castor met John Glenn at a very young age when her parents became involved in the same community organizations as Glenn's parents. The families developed a friendship which allowed Castor and Glenn to remain close as they grew up. The pair became high school sweethearts and continued dating through college. Castor attended Muskingum College where she majored in music with a minor in secretarial skills and physical education. Castor was active member of the swim team, volleyball team, and tennis team. She graduated in 1942. Even though she received an offer for a pipe organ scholarship from the Juilliard school of music, Castor declined the offer, choosing instead to stay in Ohio with Glenn. Castor and Glenn were married on April 6, 1943. She worked as an organist in various churches and taught trombone lessons.

NASA’s unspoken rule that was, “if you don’t have a happy marriage, you won’t have a spaceflight.”18

In this debate Nixon argued that capitalism was successful because anyone could afford a similar house to the one in the exhibit. American values were shown in the ease and convenience provided by the gadgets in the home.2 The idyllic life was one with minimal effort, which could be attained through these new products, like refrigerators, electric stoves, dishwashers, and washing machines.3 Americans valued diversity which meant having the ability to choose to upgrade when new technologies were created.4 Women were able to participate in propagating the American Way, because women were the ones in charge of the domestic sphere and therefore consumption.5 This emphasis on consumer goods and comfortable living inspired Americans, making them feel like they were on the winning side of the Cold War, and it set the stage for the astronaut wives to become large influencers in the American identity.

The dream of having the perfect family became so ingrained in society that it seemed to be necessary for national security.11 Housewives fought the Cold War from their kitchen. In order to support the U.S. and make it through to the other side of the Cold War, wives needed to pursue a peaceful marriage.12 These American housewives looked to the Astronaut wives, women that the U.S. had elevated, as role models. Whatever these wives did, they would do also.13 This meant that the U.S. needed to maintain the wholesome image of these all-American astronauts and their families. Americans adored the Glenn family and considered them to be the perfect family that everyone should aspire to follow.

The wives of the Mercury 7 astronauts were instrumental in maintaining the American values of consumption and promoting the American identity of bravery and patriotism. Their created image encouraged women across America to be brave, have faith, and buy consumer goods like the wives had in their homes

Finally, the wives were influential in propagating the American value of consumption. Because government legitimacy was dependent on public opinion, which was most influenced by economic growth, like housing, the market was directing consumer technologies at housewives.26 These technologies were making daily chores easier and making the middle class happier. How the astronaut wives appeared in the media was marketed to average American housewives. For example, when the wives wore a shade of “responsible pink” lipstick to the photoshoot for ''Life magazine, the published photographs showed the wives wearing “patriotic red” lipstick instead. The lip color was changed to represent a new, vibrant era of American history. After the magazine was published, red lipstick became a fad.27 Similarly, while their husbands were given sporty corvettes, the wives were strongly “encouraged” to keep their family-friendly station wagons, which meant that the average American housewives who were following the astronaut wives examples also bought station wagons.28 Besides car marketing, this station wagon situation furthered traditional American gender roles.''

Influence as a wife

Through the middle of the twentieth century, the Cold War tensions between the United States of America and the Soviet Union heightened. In an effort to boost American citizen's confidence in their government, President Eisenhower decided to become involved in the Space Race and launch Project Mercury. Seven young men were chosen for this space mission. These all-American astronauts were regarded as wholesome heroes and their wives were the picture of domestic patriotism. Annie Glenn was one of the wives of the Mercury 7 astronauts. Glenn and the other six wives formed a tight-knit support group called the Astronaut Wives' Club. These women became celebrities overnight.

During this time of national anxiety, Americans found security in their values of family, patriotism, and consumerism, all of which were embodied in Glenn. During the 1950s, the desire to have a perfect family life was so ingrained in societal values it seemed to Americans a harmonious family life was necessary for national security. There was a quiet but prevalent understanding that women needed to pursue a peaceful marriage as a way to support the United States during the Cold War. American women turned to Glenn and the other six wives as role models on how to maintain a happy home.

Glenn was also influential in propagating the American value of consumption. The appearance of the Astronaut Wives in the media was marketed to average American housewives. For example, when the wives wore a shade of “responsible pink” lipstick to a Life magazine photoshoot, the published photographs showed the wives wearing “patriotic red” lipstick instead. The lip color was changed to represent a new, vibrant period in American history. After the magazine was published, red lipstick became a fad. Similarly, while Mercury 7 astronauts were given sporty corvettes to drive, the wives were strongly encouraged to keep their family-friendly station wagons, which meant that the average American housewives who were following the Astronaut Wives' example also bought station wagons.

As a result of Glenn and the other members of the Astronaut Wives' Club, women across America were inspired to be brave and of course, to buy the same consumer goods Glenn and the other wives had in their homes.

Glenn was instramental in maintaining the American values of Role as Mercury 7 wife...

in 195x, President Eisenhower


 * in context of cold war- anticommunism, patriotism, status quo (38)https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.pointloma.idm.oclc.org/lib/pointloma-ebooks/reader.action?docID=5332988
 * values- capitalism= consumerism and convenience (39) and American identity= bravery, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.pointloma.idm.oclc.org/lib/pointloma-ebooks/reader.action?docID=5332988
 * national security- freedom in space-- catch up in space race, get satellites to keep an eye on the USSR (59-61) https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.pointloma.idm.oclc.org/lib/pointloma-ebooks/reader.action?docID=5332988
 * Mercury 7- boost morale- men became heroes and wives were seen as the picture of domestic patriotism- celebrity- Annie glenn was role model of American wives- she influenced American society: lipstick, kitchenware, cars, identity of supportive wife-- everyone looked up to the Glenns as the perfect American family.
 * and was needed for the success of John Glenn- she allowed him to go to space and be a part of NASA, she took care of things, she
 * wives took care of each other, called themselves the astronaut wives club
 * thought she was snobby bc didn't live with them or talk to them, but actually her stutter
 * came to rely on each other- so much anxiety about safety of husbands, only they could understand, all thrust into spotlight without any training- center of attention, supported each other when husbands were in flight, helped annie with her post flight lawn speech

Interview with Annie Glenn:

life in a small town of New Concord- ate food from garden and canned meat for winter, town cookouts, active church, girl scouts,

stutter- 85%, didn't realize she had it; 6th grade; didn't have to recite in classrooms; she was happy; didn't bother her or hinder her from making friends, because she lived in such a small town; after graduation she wanted to move to a new town and work but her parents were worried because she couldn't speak; had to write down what she wanted;

life- active in everything, called herself popular, played softball, girl scouts, sang in choir, went to dances, in college- minored in phsy-ed- swim team, volleyball team, tennis, and minored in secretary- fastest typist; and majored in music- became an organist and taught trombone lessons

marriage- knew from a young age because parents were friends with his parents, were in a club together and other organizations; dated through high school and college, wanted to be a mother, he joined navy after pearl harbor

Annie Glenn sources

The Astronaut Wive's Club by Lily Koppel

"Atmosphere and Insight in Tale of Astronauts' Wives." Sunday Business Post, Jul 28, 2013. https://search-proquest-com.pointloma.idm.oclc.org/docview/1412917914?accountid=13223.

"Return of the Lost Spaceman: America's Astronauts in Popular Culture, 1959-2006." The Journal of Popular Culture, 2011. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1540-5931.2010.00820.x

John Glenn: A Memoir by John Glenn and Nick Taylor

Annie Glenn, an Amazing Life. http://glenn.osu.edu/about/annie-glenn/

The New York Times articles:

1) Wives Press Their Candidates Cases


 * husband campaigning for Democratic Party
 * duties of the wife- smiling, knowing politics, handshaking

2) The Struggles of Stutterers: 'Talking Is Plain Hard Work'; Immersion Course War Correspondent

3) Cape Canaveral; Is the Moon Really Worth John Glenn? All This and Annie Too The Earth's Need

4) Astronauts' Ambitions Backed by All 7 Wives; Mrs. Slayton Sums Up View on the Next Orbital Flight With Firm 'No Worries'

Article Selection

Annie Glenn

On this page I would plan on adding a section about her role as John Glenn's wife and how because of her, John Glenn was allowed to be one of the astronauts on NASA's mission. I would add some context about life in the late 1950s and the rise of celebrity culture. Annie, and the other astronauts wives, were thrust in America's spotlight during the space race and she was influential in America's perception of the mission, Mercury Seven. This article is rated as a start-class.

American music during World War II

This article was pretty sparse. I would like to add a section on how music was used as propaganda during the war. Apparently a lot of music from the 1940s that we listen to now was actually banned when it was released. I would like to look into that and write about the censorship of certain music and reasons for the censorship. Another possible section would be musical culture and what the trends were during the 1940s. This article is a start-class article also. This is where I practiced adding a citation.

Walker Evans

Evans work is so interesting to me but it might be hard to add to this article. I would probably look at specific pieces and maybe find the subjects story or the effects of the photo. Maybe I could find some information about what his goals were when he decided to become a photographer. This is a start-class rated article as well.

The idea of the Astronaut's Wives Club and the celebrity culture that grew from those women is the most interesting to me. I think it would be a fascinating study. I would focus on one of the wives, like Annie Glenn, for the wikipedia project. I think Walker Evans' work would be a fun paper as well and maybe I could incorporate other Depression-era photographers. The American music during WWII would probably be the easiest wiki page to edit and improve, but it might be difficult/boring to write a whole essay on it.

Article Evaluation about Scott Carpenter

1) Everything in the article was relevant to Scott Carpenter. Nothing was distracting.

2) From what I could tell, everything was up to date. He passed away in 2013, so there is nothing new to report. I think a section about his wife Rene would be beneficial to add because of how her support not only allowed him to become an astronaut but it was because of her (and the other astronaut's wives) that Scott was selected.

3) I think it could be improved with a section on Rene, the social context of the space race/JFK/Carpenter's attitude about that, and a small section about his legacy.

4) The article appeared neutral to me. I did not notice any language hinting at a bias.

5) The paranoia of the USSR and then following space race is what made him famous, so that context should be more heavily represented. Another underrepresented view is the rise of celebrities and how he and his wife were pushed into the limelight to inspire Americans.

6) The links I clicked were legit.

7) Every new idea was referenced. The references appeared to come from reliable and scholarly resources.

8) There's a very long conversation between two people. One was making suggestions about the article and the other was either agreeing and fixing the article or disagreeing and expliaing why. IT was a very civilized conversation.

9) The article is rated as a B-Class and it is part of 6 WikiProjects.

10) We have not discussed this topic in class yet.