Things to Know About Purple Heart Day on August 7

1. Established in 1782, the Purple Heart is the oldest Military Award that is still presented to American Service Members.
2. The Purple Heart is presented to all ranks and was one of the first awards in military history to be given to lower-ranking and enlisted soldiers.
3. In 1942, President Roosevelt and the War Department expanded eligibility to include
all military branches of service and the authorization for the Purple Heart to be awarded posthumously.
4. The first Purple Heart was awarded during the Revolutionary War.
5. Some famous Purple Heart recipients include James Arness, Lee Marvin, James Garner, Charles Bronson, Rod Serling, Kurt Vonnegut, Oliver Stone, and Pat Tillman.
6. The first woman to receive the Purple Heart was Army Lt. Annie Fox, for demonstrating bravery during the war in 1942.
7. John F. Kennedy is the only U.S. President awarded the Purple Heart.
8. Curry Haynes, who served in the Army during the Vietnam War, earned 10 Purple Hearts during his military career.

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