August 7 Purple Heart Day

Heart Day observed annually. August 7 Purple Heart Day The Purple Heart was first created on August 7, 1782 by the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, General George Washington.
During the American Revolutionary War, the Badge for Military Merit decorated six known soldiers. Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit, the Purple Heart and honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

On Washington’s 200th birthday, the Purple Heart remained a Revolutionary War footnote. Through the efforts of General Douglas MacArthur, the U.S. War Department created the Order of the Purple Heart. Today the medal bears a bust of George Washington and his coat of arms. 

Learn more about the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
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