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George Washington Creates the Purple Heart Award - August 7, 1782

George Washington Creates the Purple Heart Award - August 7, 1782

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On this day in history, August 7, 1782, George Washington creates the Purple Heart award. Washington had long wanted an award for average soldiers who performed meritoriously in combat.

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George Washington Creates the Purple Heart Award - August 7, 1782

George Washington Creates the Purple Heart Award - August 7, 1782

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