Purple Heart Day

Name: Purple Heart Day
Start: 2026-08-07
End: 2026-08-07

Friday, August 7, 2026

The oldest American military decoration, given for the most terrible reason.

Purple Heart Day on August 7 marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington on August 7, 1782, the forerunner of the modern Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in action by an en