COLUMBIA — What award traces its origins back to 1782 and is considered to be the United States of America's oldest military decoration? If you answered The Purple Heart, you may move to the head of the class.
J. KARL MILLER: History of the Purple Heart
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 | 12:27 p.m. CDT
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