VIDEO: ‘They Stood for Something and We Owe Them Something’ — Reagan’s 1986 Memorial Day Speech

America’s beloved 40th president, Ronald Reagan, spoke at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 1986. His speech reminds us to be thankful for the valor of others and that Memorial Day is a time to remember the “splendor of America” and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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  1. Rodney Stanton
    Rodney Stanton says:

    America’s best President EVER! Head + solders above #2. God bless you Ron! thank you for leading the once great star of Cal and the soon to be great again America.

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