The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), the national organization whose members are Purple Heart recipients, contributed $500,000 toward the project.
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In 1782, at his headquarters, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to be given to enlisted men and noncommissioned officers for meritorious action.
He also initiated action that led to establishment of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor at New Windsor, New York.
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