Over 70 years later, 96-year-old Earl Meyer is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal. Details: https://808ne.ws/3MCZ6aY : AP and pool | Honolulu Star-Advertiser | Facebook

On this day in 1782, then-Gen. George Washington established the Purple Heart. Today, the medal is awarded to U.S. military personnel killed or wounded in the line of duty. | PBS NewsHour

114K views · 1.3K reactions | Symbol of Sacrifice Pause with us today to honor the estimated 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients – service members who were injured or killed in service to our country.  Watch to explore the significance of America's oldest military award. | U.S. Army | Facebook

15K views · 1K reactions | On Purple Heart Day, we honor the more than 1.9 million members of the military who have been wounded or killed in action while defending our nation. First awarded in 1932, the Purple Heart is presented to those who shed blood or have made the ultimate sacrifice as a result of hostile action. The bravery and sacrifices of our wounded and fallen heroes are not forgotten. Semper Fidelis. #PurpleHeartDay #SemperFi #Marines | U.S. Marine Corps | Facebook

108K reactions · 37K shares | Today, on Purple Heart Day, we honor all those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. From our 2018 concert, Graham Greene shares the story of Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, SGT Bill Rider. #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay #PurpleHeartDay | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS) | Facebook

2.3K views · 39 reactions | Engage with the stories of Veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart to celebrate Purple Heart Day with MOAA. Learn more here: https://www.moaa.org/purplehearts | Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) | Facebook