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The stamp that touched the nation

From left, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, Gen. Colin Powell and Postmaster General Jack Potter unveil the Purple Heart stamp.The Postal Service dedicated the newest Purple Heart stamp recently during a cere­mony at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. Retired Gen. Colin Powell awarded Purple Hearts to two wounded soldiers during the event.

This year is the 75th anniversary of the Purple Heart medal. It is also the 225th anniversary of the Badge of Military Merit, the predecessor to the Purple Heart medal, which was established and awarded by Gen. George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782.




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