Video: 'Almanac: Purple Heart'
(Wednesday, August 7, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War) — The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established today by General George Washington — then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army — by order from his Newburgh, New York, headquarters. Continue reading General George Washington creates Order of the Purple Heart to honor Americans who fought in Revolutionary War 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1782)