The United States celebrates Purple Heart Day on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Learn how this celebration came to be, and about the people it intends to honor.

National holidays come and go, but one that must be on the radar of every American is Purple Heart Day. Falling on August 7, Purple Heart Day is a commemorative occasion honoring service men and ...

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor will commemorate Purple Heart Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. The ...

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 ...

August 7 marks National Purple Heart Day, but Lynchburg Veterans observed the important day on Friday.

We celebrate National Purple Heart Day on August 7th to remember and honor the sacrifices of our service members. It's a day to reflect on their bravery and show gratitude for their dedication to ...

The Purple Heart Medal weighs about an ounce – but it carries an immense weight of sacrifice, courage and honor. Purple Heart Day, observed annually on 7 August, honors the brave men and women ...

Mayor Paul Coogan read a proclamation to officially name August 7 as Purple Heart Day. Officials met on Wednesday to honor those awarded with the Purple Heart medal. (WJAR) ...

DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — August 7 is National Purple Heart Day, when Americans pause to honor a symbol of military bravery and sacrifice.