President Trump: The Purple Heart dates back to August 7, 1782, when General George Washington awarded a heart-shaped, purple cloth, to three soldiers for outstanding gallantry and service in battle.

President Trump: Every Purple Heart tells a story of courage,. sacrifice, and purpose. It speaks of a price paid for the soldier beside you, the country behind you , and the generations of Americans yet to come. And we have some great generations to follow. It's gonna happen. Those who wear this medal, ran into bullets, faced ferocious bombs, and shed their blood on the field of battle. We will never forget what they did, we will always use them as an example of bravery, and courage, and strength, and we will also always think, when we look at them, of our Great American Flag. We want our Great American Flag to be strong, and it's stronger than ever.