On this day in history General George Washington created the Purple Heart.

As you may know this award is for those who were wounded or killed in a military action in defence of this great Nation. Since it's inception those who were a prisoner of war, and were severely mistreated by the enemy have been added.

Please join me in thanking those brave young men and women who shed their blood for us, and in some cases gave the last full measure of devotion for America!



Tom Ford

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