August 7th, 1782
George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor soldiers wounded in battle. It is later renamed to the more poetic Purple Heart. event on August 07, 1782. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
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August 7th, 1782 | Event | George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor soldiers wounded in battle. It is later renamed to the more poetic Purple Heart. |
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