National Purple Heart Day, 2026

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On National Purple Heart Day, we honor the immeasurable sacrifices of every valiant service member wounded or killed in combat in defense of our Nation and we reaffirm our eternal gratitude for their unrivaled heroism. First bestowed by General George Washington in 1782, the Purple Heart stands as our Nation's oldest military decoration, reserved for those wounded or fallen in defense of our country. From the battlefields of our Revolution to the deserts and mountains of the War on Terror and across every conflict far and wide, its recipients have displayed valor beyond measure.…

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