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On This Day: George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor... (1782)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.056 words
On August 7, 1782: George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor soldiers wounded in battle. It is later renamed to the more poetic Purple Heart.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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