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Jake Garn

American politician and general · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1932 · age 94

Edwin Jacob Garn is an American politician from the U.S. state of Utah. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a member of the United States Senate from 1974 to 1993.

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NASA Space Flight Medal

About this person

Garn became the first sitting member of the United States Congress to fly in space when he flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-51-D in April 1985. Prior to his time in the U.S. Senate, he served as the mayor of Salt Lake City from 1972 to 1974.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1932 · age 94