Purple Heart Day

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August 7 was a very important day.

A Purple Heart is a solemn distinction. It was time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on a battlefield or paid the ultimate price. 

According to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, more than 1.8 million Purple Heart medals have been presented to service members since the award was created in 1782.