The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
August 7 marks National Purple Heart Day, a day dedicated to honoring recipients of this prestigious award. More than 1.8 million Purple Heart medals have been presented to service members since the award was created in 1782, according to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor website.The Purple Heart is America’s oldest medal and while the look and criteria for who is eligible to receive it has evolved through the years, it continues to be a symbol of honor, heroism and patriotism. Gen.
It was believed that Brown was given the badge for his service during the Siege of Yorktown while Churchill was recognized for his bravery during the battle near Fort St. George on Long Island, New York, according to USO.com. After a makeover prompted by Gen. Douglas MacArthur in 1932, the Badge of Military Merit was officially renamed the Purple Heart and was redesigned to the heart badge with George Washington’s likeness on it that we see today.
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