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One can make the case that it was either
Newburgh, New York, where the original purple and heart-shape military award, the Badge of Military Merit, was invented, announced, established, and awarded by Gen. George Washington (August 7, 1782 - June 10, 1783) or
Washington, DC, where President Herbert Hoover "revived" the Purple Heart medal on February 22, 1932, for the 200th anniversary of George Washinton's birth.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe purple heart is given in any milatary force. You would receive it for doing something good. :)
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∙ 14y agoThe original Purple Heart award was given as a personal award by General George Washington during the American Revolution (1776-1783).
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∙ 10y agoIt was first awarded in 1782 by General George Washington. it is awarded to U.S Military personal for bravery in action, and to honour their services.
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Does Dwight Eisenhower have a Purple Heart?
No, the only President to have a purple heart was JFK. Monroe would have be given one if the award were given out to Revolutionary War soldiers.
Is a reason given when awarding a purple heart?
yes there is
Is there a list of purple heart winners for the war in Granada?
were there purple hearts given for grenada war
Does the navy use the Purple heart award?
All military service members can be awarded the Purple Heart Medal given they meet the criteria.
Who received the purple heart first?
unknown, purple heart was given out when George Washington was fighting in the war many believe it was Douglas MacArthur
What is a purple medal?
A purple medal would be the Purple Heart that is given in the US Military to people who have been wounded or killed in action.
What was the first medal awarded in the army?
The Purple Heart is given that accolade.
When did the first recipients of the Purple Heart Award receive the award?
The original purple heart was an award for heroism. It was given out by George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
What is the significance of the heart?
The purple heart has great significance. It is given to members of the military who have been killed or wounded in battle and is the oldest award still given out.
Why are purple hearts purple?
The color purple was chosen for the name and color of the Purple Heart Medal because the original cloth Purple Heart, given by General Washington to only three soldiers during the American Revolution , was of that color,
What is the oldest award still given to the members of the us military?
The Purple Heart Medal.
What award is given to those wounded or killed serving with the US military?
The Purple Heart Medal
