What do General Douglas MacArthur, author James A.
Michener, oceanographer Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau,
Senator John Glenn, newsman Walter Cronkite, religious
leader Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, astronaut Dr. Sally
Ride, ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard and balloonists
Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones have in common?
They are among an elite group of 30 men and women whom
the Circumnavigators Club has honored with the coveted
Order of Magellan in recognition of their contributions
to world understanding.
The Order of Magellan is the highest award of the Circumnavigators
Club and is presented to outstanding individuals who
are dedicated to advancing peace and understanding in
all parts of the world.
