Do you know how 2 generals and 4 presidents transformed 1 Purple Heart? The oldest award for valor, which almost disappeared from existence, has now been awarded to almost two million people. All Purple Hearts, while presented by various military officials, are bestowed on behalf of the president of the United States. The award has changed over the years. There have been several National Defense Authorization Acts that have affected the Purple Heart as well as the Purple Heart Family Equity Act. However, this post emphasizes specifically how two generals and four presidents have transformed the Purple Heart. The first general didn't actually transform it. He created it...