John Herrington, First Enrolled Native American in Space

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From his beginnings as a little boy with a cardboard box and a dream, to walking in the footsteps of his heroes three decades later, John Herrington's role as flight engineer aboard the Endeavour wasn't just a major contributor to a successful NASA mission. It was one giant leap for Native Americans everywhere.

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Opening Session: John Herrington (full version)

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Former NASA Astronaut and Chickasaw John Herrington was featured in a delightful sketch that opened the World Forum.

John Herrington: I Dreamed of Being an Astronaut

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John Herrington tells the story of how he came to be an astronaut, and describes the adventure of being in space.

John Herrington: Advice to Children

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John Herrington, the first enrolled Native American member in space, encourages children to recognize the importance of following their dreams.