Honoring Heroes

Published: Jan. 12, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'Ronald Reagan made a point of honoring American heroes\\u2014in ceremonies at the White House and on many other occasions. During his State of the Union Addresses, he began a tradition of extending the nation\\u2019s gratitude to ordinary citizens who met extraordinary challenges.\\xa0He described heroes best during his first State of the Union address, which he delivered on January 26, 1982. Let\\u2019s listen.'