1. What is National Purple Heart Day?
A) A day to celebrate military victories
B) A day to honor recipients of the Purple Heart
C) A day to recognize new military recruits
D) A day to commemorate the end of a war
Answer: B) A day to honor recipients of the Purple Heart
2. When is National Purple Heart Day observed?
A) July 4
B) August 7
C) September 11
D) November 11
Answer: B) August 7
3. What is the primary purpose of the Purple Heart medal?
A) To recognize acts of bravery in combat
B) To honor those who have been wounded or killed in combat
C) To celebrate military service anniversaries
D) To reward exceptional service in non-combat roles
Answer: B) To honor those who have been wounded or killed in combat
4. Who was the first person to receive the Purple Heart?
A) General George Washington
B) General Douglas MacArthur
C) President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D) General Ulysses S. Grant
Answer: A) General George Washington
5. What was the original name of the Purple Heart medal?
A) Badge of Valor
B) Badge of Merit
C) Medal of Honor
D) Distinguished Service Cross
Answer: B) Badge of Merit
6. In which year was the Purple Heart first established?
A) 1775
B) 1782
C) 1861
D) 1941
Answer: B) 1782
7. Which U.S. President signed the order to create the Purple Heart medal?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) George Washington
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) Theodore Roosevelt
Answer: B) George Washington
8. What color is the ribbon associated with the Purple Heart medal?
A) Red and white
B) Purple and gold
C) Blue and silver
D) Green and yellow
Answer: B) Purple and gold
9. Who is eligible to receive the Purple Heart?
A) Any member of the armed forces
B) Only those who have completed basic training
C) Only those who have served overseas
D) Only those who have been wounded or killed in combat
Answer: D) Only those who have been wounded or killed in combat
10. During which conflict was the Purple Heart medal reestablished after being discontinued?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) The Korean War
D) The Vietnam War
Answer: B) World War II
11. What is the shape of the Purple Heart medal?
A) Star-shaped
B) Cross-shaped
C) Heart-shaped
D) Oval-shaped
Answer: C) Heart-shaped
12. Which of the following wars is NOT associated with the Purple Heart medal?
A) The American Revolutionary War
B) The Civil War
C) The Spanish-American War
D) The Korean War
Answer: B) The Civil War
13. What is the Latin motto inscribed on the Purple Heart medal?
A) “Semper Fidelis”
B) “In God We Trust”
C) “For Military Merit”
D) “E Pluribus Unum”
Answer: C) “For Military Merit”
14. What is the significance of August 7 in relation to National Purple Heart Day?
A) The day the Purple Heart was first awarded
B) The birthday of General George Washington
C) The day the Purple Heart was reestablished
D) The day the Purple Heart was officially named
Answer: C) The day the Purple Heart was reestablished
15. Which organization is responsible for the administration of the Purple Heart medal?
A) The Department of Defense
B) The Veterans Administration
C) The Department of the Army
D) The National Archives
Answer: C) The Department of the Army
16. Which war saw the creation of the modern version of the Purple Heart medal?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) The Korean War
D) The Vietnam War
Answer: B) World War II
17. What does the Purple Heart medal symbolize?
A) Bravery and courage
B) Sacrifice and honor
C) Leadership and command
D) Service and dedication
Answer: B) Sacrifice and honor
18. Which branch of the U.S. military is NOT typically associated with the Purple Heart medal?
A) Army
B) Navy
C) Air Force
D) Coast Guard
Answer: D) Coast Guard
19. How is the Purple Heart medal awarded?
A) Automatically to all combat soldiers
B) Through a formal ceremony
C) By a written application
D) Based on seniority in rank
Answer: B) Through a formal ceremony
20. What is the main reason for observing National Purple Heart Day?
A) To raise funds for veterans’ organizations
B) To honor and remember those who have received the Purple Heart
C) To promote military recruitment
D) To celebrate military history
Answer: B) To honor and remember those who have received the Purple Heart