The purple heart is a simple symbol but its underlying meaning runs deep. Every year on Aug. 7 the purple heart medal is presented to military men and women who were injured or killed while serving the United States, to honor their service and sacrifice.
For the 236th anniversary of Purple Heart Day, President Donald Trump released a statement to commemorate members of the armed forces and recognize their bravery “for serving as the vanguard of American democracy and freedom around the world.”
