National Purple Heart Day 2024 Wishes and Messages: Mkstatus
National Purple Heart Day 2024
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On August 7 each year, National Purple Heart Day is observed in honor of the brave men and women those who are wounded or killed while serving the nation. It is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President observed since on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. August 7 of every year is recognized as “National Purple Heart Day.”
About Purple Heart Day
The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington – then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army – by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on August 7, 1782. In the early 20th century, General Douglas MacArthur, confidentially reopened work on a new design, involving the Washington Commission of Fine Arts. The redesigned newly revived medal, which became known as the Purple Heart. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.
Purple Heart Award Appearance:
The Purple Heart award is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, 1 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the coat of arms of George Washington (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves. (Info. Based on Wikipedia)
National Purple Heart Day Message from George Washington:
“Let it be known that he who wears the military order of the purple heart has given of his blood in the defense of his homeland and shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen.” – George Washington, The General and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Aug. 7, 1782
National Purple Heart Day Message from Donald Trump:
“This award symbolizes the timeless and noble values of patriotism, Honor, and Courage, which are hallmarks of our Armed Forces” – Donald J. Trump, 45th U.S. President
