August 7 is known as Purple Heart day across the nation commemorating George Washington creating the Badge for Military Merit on this day in 1782. The original award consisted of a purple, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – August 7th is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates the creation of the oldest American military ...

The Purple Heart, the oldest American military medal still awarded, honors the brave men and women who have suffered injuries or paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. On Wednesday, ...

Aug. 7 (UPI) --National Purple Heart Day will be celebrated on the seventh day of August after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation making it so on Thursday. The president was joined by many ...

On National Purple Heart Day, we pause in solemn tribute to every American Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman, Guardian, and Coast Guardsman who was wounded or killed defending our birthright of freedom.

In a quiet yet powerful display of national respect, Purple Heart Day brings solemn reflection and gratitude to communities across the United States. Held every Aug. 7, the observance honors those ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - George Washington created what is now the oldest military award, an honor that would come to be known as the Purple Heart, 243 years ago Thursday. At the time of its creation ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – August 7th is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The National Day Calendar states that the Purple ...