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Bookmark or Share- Herrington, John Bennett | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and CultureFormer NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy officer John Bennett Herrington, of Chickasaw heritage, was born on September 14, 1958, in Wetumka, Oklahoma. His parents are James E. and Joyce Herrington, Sr. While the younger Herrington was growing up his family lived in Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas.
- The story of John Herrington, the 1st Native American in spaceFor Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of John Herrington, a decorated naval officer and trailblazing astronaut.
- Astronaut John Herrington Carried A Piece of Native American ... - NASAWhen astronaut John Herrington made his voyage to space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour’s STS-113 mission, he became the first Native American in space. An enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, Herrington carried its flag on his 13-day trip to space, as well as several personal items with him.
- John Bennett Herrington: Naval Aviator and the First Native American to ...US Navy veteran and NASA astronaut John Bennett Herrington made history as the first Native American to fly in space.
- cockrell bio current - NASAJOHN BENNETT HERRINGTON (COMMANDER, USN, RET.) PERSONAL DATA: Born September 14, 1958 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Riverton, Wyoming, and Plano, Texas. He has two children. He enjoys rock climbing, snow skiing, running, cycling. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Herrington, reside in Spicewood, Texas.
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