It marks the 50th anniversary of John Glenn 's journey around the world . She could not have a regular conversation with a friend . Bob Greene says he lost his hero status , but views his wife , Annie , as a hero . Annie struggled for much of her life with a severe speech impediment . Greene : John Glenn 's struggle took courage of a different kind than her husband 's .
It marks the 50th anniversary of John Glenn 's journey around the world . Bob Greene says he lost his hero status , but views his wife , Annie , as a hero . Annie struggled for much of her life with a severe speech impediment . Greene : John Glenn 's struggle took courage of a different kind than her husband 's .