Characteristics

I hope my life will inspire people to be courageous and patriotic. I took a risk and chanced my life to be the first person to orbit the Earth. It took patience and perseverance to stand the tests and wait for my chance to become an astronaut. I was always very adventurous and ambitious. This is why I continued through all of the trials put before me and succeeded to make my dream of becoming an astronaut come true. Lastly, my family upbringing made me very patriotic. I served my country as a Marine, an astronaut, and as a senator. I hope I inspire you to reach for the stars, too!