America marks the first anniversary of Bob Greene flight around the Earth . Bob Greene says John Glenn 's downplays his hero status , but views his wife , Annie Glenn 's , as a hero . At age 53 , she was able to talk fluidly , and not in brief , anxiety-ridden , agonizing bursts . Annie struggled for much of her life with a severe speech impediment . Greene : Annie struggle took courage of a different kind than her husband 's .
America marks the first anniversary of Bob Greene flight around the Earth . Bob Greene says John Glenn 's downplays his hero status , but views his wife , Annie Glenn 's , as a hero . Annie struggled for much of her life with a severe speech impediment . Greene : Annie struggle took courage of a different kind than her husband 's .