[spzb]

I would have thought most people here in the UK remember Gagarin but few would remember Glenn without prompting. Is that not the case elsewhere in the world?

[marton78]

Gagarin is my childhood hero, never heard about Glenn.

[mixmastamyk]

If you've seen The Right Stuff or Hidden Figures, you'd be hard pressed to forget.

[grecy]

It's very common for movies made by Americans, with American money and intended to be viewed by Americans to glorify America and Americans.

[mixmastamyk]

Yep, they're both about Americans. Although the Soviets do play their parts as competitors. He also rode a space shuttle in retirement.