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1. At the 1982 State of the Union speech, Reagan hailed Lenny Skutnik who was in attendance.

Thu Jan 30, 2025, 11:57 PM

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That protocol by the president giving mention to a guest at the SOTU address has continued to this day.

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Originally named for our first and changed to honor one of our worst Mousetoescamper Friday #3

Thank you, my dear Mousetoescamper, for this gripping story of heroes! CaliforniaPeggy Friday #4

You're welcome, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Friday #5