In the 1930s, teams of horses hauled lumber to the Keya Paha County Fairgrounds for the Norden Dance Hall. Now it's the heart of the fair.

Amid the city's collection of monuments to military veterans, Fall River joined Purple Heart cities across the country.

President Trump’s most recent executive order wades into a debate over how elite colleges should weigh grades and test scores ...

Bay County veterans were honored with a special event for Purple Heart recipients. On Aug. 7, 1782, General George Washington ...

National Purple Heart Day commemorates the military honor that traces to George Washington's Badge of Military Merit in 1782.

Purple Heart Day stands as a powerful reminder each year. We honor military members who were wounded or killed in action. This special day remembers the deep sacrifice made for our nation’s freedom.

General George Washington, as commander in chief of the Continental Army, created the badge for military merit on August 7, ...

General George Washington, as commander in chief of the Continental Army, created the badge for military merit on August 7, ...

Purple Heart Day honors the men and women of the Untied States Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in combat.  The ...

Upon an order by George Washington, the first U.S. Military decoration, the Badge of Military Merit was created. It was awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers for bravery in action. Today it’s ...

On Thursday, August 7, it’s National Purple Heart Day. Originally established by George Washington as the Badge of Military Merit, the Purple Heart is a U.S. military decoration awarded for courage ...

Did you know that the Purple Heart is America’s oldest military award? In 1782, although the Revolutionary War was basically ...