Purple Heart Day on August 7 is the kind of day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who bravely represented their country and were wounded or killed whilst serving.
The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after 5 April 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members.
Please take a moment to reflect on the sacrifice made by all those awarded this medal and be the American worth shedding blood for.
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