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Trump honors veterans on Purple Heart Day

U.S. President Donald Trump displays a signed proclamation on Purple Heart Day during an event honoring dozens of recipients in the East Room, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 7, 2025. All U.S. military services award Purple Hearts to those wounded or killed in action. Trump never served in uniform, having received five deferments from the draft, the last for bone spurs in his feet. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12624670
Date taken: 7 August 2025
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Photographer: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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