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From the Archives: Purple Heart Day

When: Thu., Aug. 5, 2-3 p.m. 2021

National Purple Heart Day is acknowledged each August 7 as a way to honor those service members who have been injured or killed in action. As we approach this year’s observance, join Virginia War Memorial archivist Heidi Sheldon to take a closer look at materials from the archives related to our nation’s oldest military award. Although free, registration is needed: vawarmemorial.org/events Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9YBF5HONTmqDdjdoWrZ9zg Short link: https://bit.ly/3hmkge8

Price: Free