08/07/2026
It is Purple Heart day today. A day when we honor the men and women that have given their all for our country and were wounded or killed in combat.
Most are not aware of the history of this award. It actually goes back to George Washington in 1782, with the Badge of Merit. Washington intended the honor to be presented to soldiers for "any singularly meritorious action." In 1932 in honor of Washington's 200th birthday and because of the efforts of General Douglas MacArthur, the U.S. War Department created the Order of the Purple Heart for commendable actions. In 1944 the award was changed to only include those being injured or killed in combat.Since that time, close to 2 million have been earned this honor for their bravery in combat.
While it would be a great thing to happen, unfortunately our country will never have a time when we won't need our military to protect our country and its citizens from the evil in the world. We salute those that put on the uniform and stand a post to protect our Freedoms.
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