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The Purple Heart: America’s Oldest Medal
Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.
The Purple Heart: America’s Oldest Medal
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In 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to recognize heroic acts by his troops; the badge, and its purpose, evolved into what we now know as the Purple Heart.
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