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The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members – the only earlier award being the obsolete Fidelity Medallion. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington – then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army – by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on August 7, 1782. The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers. From then on, as its legend grew, so did its appearance. Although never abolished, the award of the badge was not proposed again officially until after World War I.
Purple Heart (70000+ subs for Bonnie Bunny!!)
Sevin • Purple Heart
I Am Giant - Purple Heart
Purple Heart Day: Marine Has Second Chance at Life After Grenade Explosion
Purple Heart Returned to Brave Veteran
The Purple Heart (1944)-Final Speech and End
Big News for a Purple Heart Recipient
Sevin - Surrender (#PurpleHeart 4-8-16)
The Purple Heart Medal
Military Dog Earns Purple Heart Honor
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Genres: Mystery, Short,Who threw up the white flag when the bodies grew too great? Felt the harsh
Grip of failure and sent it sailing high.
What happened to the code of honor we used to entrust? Ideas once carved in
Stone have now turned to dust.
Where is the oath we swore our allegiance to? Convictions cheapened by all
The noise these boys make while dressed like men.
When's the pure disgust gonna rear it's ugly head? Stirred by anyone,
Everything, tries to crumble what we've built.
Why have I been so blind to the traitors of my faith? What has come to
Pass, now seems so obvious. How can I not grit my teeth, or place my tongue
In my cheek, when I say:
When I say: No more room here for the bastard thieves who steal hearts and
Disappear. No room for those who come apart at the bayonet's gleam. So
Please show me someone who won't retreat, someone who's gonna stay frosty
When the guns and cannons begin to erupt; someone, as they are painted with
Blood and guts. Show me.