Reagan’s Memorial Day Tribute and Challenge Rings True in Our Day Too
On Memorial Day, we honor those who sacrificed their lives for liberty and the Republic. Ronald Reagan's 1982 tribute remains relevant today, especially in light of ongoing conflicts with the Iranian regime. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that their sacrifices are not in vain and that freedom must endure.
- ▪Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to those who have defended liberty throughout American history.
- ▪Reagan's challenge to Americans in 1982 resonates today as the U.S. faces threats from the Iranian regime.
- ▪He urged that the sacrifices of fallen heroes must be justified through actions that ensure freedom endures.
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Reagan’s Memorial Day Tribute and Challenge Rings True in Our Day Too Catherine Salgado | 1:55 PM on May 25, 2026 AP Photo/Lana Harris Today is Memorial Day, when we pay tribute to all those who throughout our 250 years of history have given their lives to defend liberty and to found or preserve our great Republic. Ronald Reagan had a challenge for Americans on this holiday in 1982 that is just as relevant today, particularly as we await the next phase of the conflict with the terrorist Iranian regime.
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