National Purple Heart Day, 2026
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The White House announced on August 6, 2026: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On National Purple Heart Day, we honor the immeasurable sacrifices of every valiant service member wounded or killed in combat in defense of our Nation and we reaffirm our eternal… [National]
The White House issued the following presidential action on August 6, 2026:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On National Purple Heart Day, we honor the immeasurable sacrifices of every valiant service member wounded or killed in combat in defense of our Nation and we reaffirm our eternal gratitude for their unrivaled heroism. First bestowed by General George Washington in 1782, the […] The post National Purple Heart Day, 2026 appeared first on The White House .
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Read the full original release: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/national-purple-heart-day-2026/
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