Archive for August 7th, 2015

AWARD ESTABLISHED ON THIS DAY IN 1782

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The initial Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established
by George Washington, then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, by
order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters. The Badge of Military Merit was
only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers. From then on as its legend grew;
so did its appearance. Although never abolished, the award of the badge was not proposed again officially until after World War I.

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The first Purple Heart, called a Badge of Merit, is depicted being awarded
by General George Washington.

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RECAPPING PAST NEWS HEADLINES

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Sandy Kozel

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MOVIE RELEASED ON THIS DAY IN 1963

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The surprise hit
Beach Party was the first of several "beach party" films by American International Pictures. According to various sources, the genre comprises over 30 films.

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Frankie Avalon (born Francis Thomas Avallone) will be 75 in September.

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