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The lights are actually pink in honor of National Breast cancer Awareness Month. See the Related Link below.

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It is a holiday - Martin Luther King

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Why does the George Washington Bridge have purple lights on it at the moment?

It's for breast cancer awareness month. It's actually pink but looks purple it looks nice though.


Did George Washington receive a purple heart?

NO. George Washington created the Purple Heart.


Why is the Golden Gate Bridge continually painted?

New York City lit up purple lights on the George Washington Bridge in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. They are actually pink lights but take on a purple hue when lit up. (See related article from CBS linked below.) Some thought that the bridge was lit up this purple color for gay pride to honor the Rutgers freshman who committed suicide off the bridge in late September. However, this was just a rumor.


What award did George Washington have created?

The Purple Heart.


What is engraved on a purple heart?

George Washington. Originally, the Purple Heart was know as the "Badge of Military Merit".


Who is likeness is on the purple heart?

The Purple Heart is currently awarded to military personnel wounded in action. Originally it was awarded for valor. The first three were personally awarded by George Washington. His likeness is now found on the medal.


Which President's likeness is on the Purple Heart?

George Washington, the man who created the award.


Whose is pictured on the Purple Heart medal?

George Washington, who founded the award.


Who is the president on the purple heart?

John F. Kennedy earned his purple heart for the military service as commander of the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 during World War II in the South Pacific.


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


How was the lab question answered in your experiment?

George Washington died with a purple beard and pink trousers on.


Why is the purple heart purple?

General George Washington chose purple because it resembles blood when it dried, and it represents the bloody hearts of Washington's men. Originally issued by the Continental Army (Prior name of the US Army) as purple (cloth) ribbons, and is the US Army's oldest medal.