Thursday, June 6, 2019

Trivia on Thursday


Did you know that the originator of the Purple Heart was George Washington?

*Information gleaned from Ron Chernow's Washington A Life.

26 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Aren't the snippets we gain from non-fiction reading amazing? Enjoy your day.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

That was a new one for me. Wonderful trivia today!

Janie Junebug said...

I did not know.

Love,
Janie

Pat Hatt said...

A new one for me at our sea

RO said...

More awesome trivia that I did not know. This would make a great Jeopardy question too! Hugs...RO

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I learned something today!

CJ Kennedy said...

I think I read that somewhere.and the reason why George is on the medal.

Jamie Ghione said...

No, I did not know this.

Jeanie said...

I didn't know that! I love what you learn when you read!

Sandra said...

Today's history trivia:)
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra said...

I like that. Historical snippet.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

a great uncle was the recipient of the purple heart; grandfather's brother

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Sandra said...

Yay!:)

Sandra said...

Now I've learned something new. I did not realize George was on the medal.

Sandra said...

A historical snippet, to quote EC on the usage of snippet:)

Sandra said...

Right there with ya:)

Sandra said...

That's something to be very proud of, FSG. As I'm sure you are.

Sandra said...

Heh.

Sandra said...

Thanks, Elizabeth:)

Sandra said...

A historical 'snippet'. (Thanks, EC. Heh)

Adam said...

I did, his face is on it.

Sandra Cox said...

Good job, Adam.

DMS said...

I had no idea! Thanks for sharing. :)
~Jess

Sandra Cox said...

My pleasure:)

Lowcarb team member said...

A new one for me ;)

All the best Jan

Magic Love Crow said...

News for me! Thanks for the history! Big Hugs!