For over 60 years, the Purple Heart Foundation has worked to support veterans in need of assistance as they transfer into civilian life.
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The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the president to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after 5 April 1917, with the U.S. military. Wikipedia
First awarded: 22 February 1932
Eligibility: Military personnel
Next (higher): Bronze Star Medal
Total: Approximately 1,910,162 (as of 5 June 2010)
Purple Heart Commemoration · George Washington's Mount Vernon
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Pay tribute to the oldest military decoration in the U.S. at the home of its founder, George Washington. Join Mount Vernon and members of the Military Order ...
Mission. To honor those who served by providing housing solutions and employment opportunities to qualified Veterans.
It is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces. Introduced as the “Badge of Military Merit” by General ...