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Posted on Aug 7, 2022
George Washington creates the Purple Heart
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This was originally to be the "badge of military merit" and three were awarded during the Revolutionary War
George Washington creates the Purple Heart
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Thanks for the share Colonel. Great history post.
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Excellent piece of military history
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