August 7 is known as Purple Heart day across the nation commemorating George Washington creating the Badge for Military Merit on this day in 1782. The original award consisted of a purple, ...

On August 7th, Americans take the time to recognize and celebrate Purple Heart Day, an annually observed holiday that honors and remembers those who served and received a Purple Heart. A Purple Heart ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Bob Ferguson has declared August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day in Washington, according to a proclamation signed by the governor. This day is dedicated ...

Purple Heart Day stands as a powerful reminder each year. We honor military members who were wounded or killed in action. This special day remembers the deep sacrifice made for our nation’s freedom.

August 7 marks National Purple Heart Day. A day to honor the men and women who were wounded or killed while serving in the military. We speak with one local veteran on what the award means to him.

Every August 7th, Americans pause to observe Purple Heart Day, a solemn recognition of the men and women who have bled for their country. At the Atlanta VA Health Care System, this observance holds ...

Aug. 7 (UPI) --National Purple Heart Day will be celebrated on the seventh day of August after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation making it so on Thursday. The president was joined by many ...

National Purple Heart Day is marked annually on Aug. 7. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still in use and is awarded to service members who are killed or wounded while engaging in enemy ...

On August 7th, Americans take the time to recognize and celebrate Purple Heart Day, an annually observed holiday that honors and remembers those who served and received a Purple Heart. A Purple Heart ...

December 14, 1870 - The Nebraska legislature had authorized the building of a facility to care for those with mental illness, and in December 1870, the Nebraska Hospital for the Insane officially ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - George Washington created what is now the oldest military award, an honor that would come to be known as the Purple Heart, 243 years ago Thursday. At the time of its creation ...