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The Purple Heart ( PH) 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.
The Purple Heart was a work of wartime propaganda that had a stereotypical portrayal of the Japanese (usually by actors of non-Japanese origin) as sadistic tyrants trying to wrest the secret of their aircraft carrier's location during torture sessions.
Learn about the origins and evolution of the Purple Heart, the oldest active military medal in the US, from George Washington to World War II. Find out how the Purple Heart was awarded to over 1 million servicemembers who were wounded or killed by enemy action in the war.
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Jun 10, 2024 · Purple Heart, the first U.S. military decoration, instituted by General George Washington in 1782 and awarded for bravery in action. The records show that only three men received it during the American Revolution, all of them noncommissioned officers. Two of these coveted badges still exist.
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The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are injured and killed in combat, through an act of terrorism or by friendly fire. It acknowledges the physical sacrifice of service to...
Mar 11, 2019 · Learn how the Purple Heart, the oldest military decoration in the U.S., originated from George Washington's Badge of Military Merit in the Revolutionary War and how it changed over time. Explore the stories of the recipients, the design of the medal and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
Sep 9, 2010 · The Purple Heart is frequently described as the military's oldest medal. Gen. George Washington created it in 1782 to recognize meritorious service -- basically bravery in combat -- but it soon...
