Random fact I learned on Wikipedia

[nonionay]

In 1945, they made 500,000 Purple Heart medals in preparation for the invasion of Japan. Japan surrendered and the invasion never happened. So every Purple Heart since then has come from that stash. They still have like 100,000 left.

Comments

[ruralwriter.livejournal.com]

I'm just following up to let you know I put your random fact to use in a poem I wrote for class this coming week...about my grandmother's deceased husband's Purple Heart. Thanks for sharing!

[criada.livejournal.com]

Cool! I'm glad I can inspire.