Why are purple hearts purple?

Answer 1

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,

Answer 2

If you are wounded while serving in the military or killed in action you can be awarded a purple heart. The President of the United States is usually the one who awards the military member or family member with the honor of the purple heart medal.

Answer 3

because someone colored it like that or meant to be like that

Answer 4

The Purple Heart is given to someone who is wounded in the line of duty serving in the US Military. It is also given to the family of someone who died in the line of duty.

Answer 5

The Purple Heart is NOT awarded for bravery, per se; it is awarded for receiving a wound while engaged in combat against an enemy of the US in armed conflict

Answer 6

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