In a quiet yet powerful display of national respect, Purple Heart Day brings solemn reflection and gratitude to communities across the United States. Held every Aug. 7, the observance honors those wounded or who have sacrificed their lives for our country, rooted in George Washington’s original badge of merit from 1782. Across local parks, city halls and memorials, Americans gather in silence, ceremony and sincerity to acknowledge the cost of service.

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Purple Heart Day bridges the past and present, connecting communities through shared remembrance. It is a reminder that honor can be expressed not just in parades, but in the quiet observances within oneself and the nation.

A journey that began in 1782

The Purple Heart traces its beginnings to the American Rev

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