August 7th is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit ...

On August 7th, Americans take the time to recognize and celebrate Purple Heart Day, an annually observed holiday that honors ...

National Purple Heart Day will be celebrated on the seventh day of August after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation ...

Did you know that the Purple Heart is America’s oldest military award? In 1782, although the Revolutionary War was basically ...

Amid the city's collection of monuments to military veterans, Fall River joined Purple Heart cities across the country.

Purple Heart Day stands as a powerful reminder each year. We honor military members who were wounded or killed in action. This special day remembers the deep sacrifice made for our nation’s freedom.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to change the status of the Cross of Military Merit award. He has submitted ...

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned a Purple Heart Medal to James Morgan, the son of the late Ray Alvin Morgan, during a Purple Heart Day ceremony. Garrity was joined by […] ...

August 7 marks National Purple Heart Day. A day to honor the men and women who were wounded or killed while serving in the military. We speak with one local veteran on what the award means to him.

On Thursday, August 7, it’s National Purple Heart Day. Originally established by George Washington as the Badge of Military Merit, the Purple Heart is a U.S. military decoration awarded for courage ...