Tag Archives: Purple Heart

Tapper Questions Double Amputee, Purple Heart Recipient GOP Rep. Mast’s ‘Commitment’ to Democracy

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Alan Berkelhammer

As the House of Representatives was debating articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, CNN anchor Jake Tapper commented on Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), who is also a retired U.S. Army bomb technician and Purple Heart recipient, position … Continue reading →

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Today in History: On This Date, August 7th, Back in 1782, George Washington Creates the Purple Heart

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Alan Berkelhammer

Did you know George Washington created the first United States military award, originally known as the military badge of merit, now known as the Purple Heart? We meet with Col. Gordon Sumner to learn more about the legacy of the … Continue reading →

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