Owners of a Purple Heart
FEBRUARY 17, 2007 Listen to this Story
- The Purple Heart
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In 1932, General MacArthur changed the fabric Purple Heart badge to a medal. And at the last minute, he also changed the meaning: it went from a merit award to recognition of any soldier who had been injured in battle. But some soldiers aren't all that excited about getting a Purple Heart. To them, it's an award for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Weekend America's Hillary Frank talks with some Philadelphia veterans who are ambivalent about the honor. And then, host Alex Cohen shares her grandfather's story of not wanting a Purple Heart for his injuries in World War II.
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- Music Bridge:
- Visions IV
- Artist: Triosk
- CD: The Headlight Serenade (Leaf)
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