Selasa, 26 September 2017

The First: Purple Heart

In 1782, General George Washington established the first honor ever designated for the common soldier, declaring, “The road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is thus open to all.” With no money to pay for promotions, Washington ordered that a heart made of purple cloth or silk be awarded for “unusual …

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