When to fly the flag

History of the Viola

National website
www.purpleheart.org

MN Dept website
www.purpleheartmn.org

Purple Heart Store
www.purpleheartstore.com

MN. V.A.
www.va.gov

New Ulm Chapter 807
http://prairielanddefende rs.org/

Winona Chapter 5555

Rochester Am. Legion

Rochester Veteran Clinic

Welcome to Chapter 7451 - Military Order of the Purple Heart

Welcome to the newest chapter in Minnesota the 7451. If you would like to join it’s FREE LIFE MEMBERSHIP. I’m always open to fresh - new ideas for our chapter. Phone:507.402.6050 and ryansabinish@hotmail.com  Ryan Sabinish - Commander

                        VIOLA CAPITOL OF THE WORLD

As members of the most honored group of American Veterans “walk tall”

with honest straight-forward endeavor by sharing your pride with your fellowmen. Allow others to feel the proud esteem and respect which has been won by the Purple Heart Citation holders by one time each year giving everyone opportunity to purchase and wear the VIOLA.

The VIOLA is the National Flower of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Deep-hued and wide-blossomed, the purple floral symbol was adopted in January 1946 as was the proclamation designating August 7^th through August 14^th inclusive, adopted as Purple Heart Week in the United States. August 7^th chosen because that was the date that General George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart Citation, and August 14^th which is the anniversary date of V-J Day. Viola “tag days” are generally held during this momentous week. Prestige and funds grow abundantly from publicity and the profitable proceeds.

VIOLA wreaths, VIOLA cards and bronze grave markers have emerged through necessity. (The wreaths as commemorative memorials; the cards as a means to publicize the “tag days”; and the grave markers for the Veterans’ final resting places.)

The VIOLA wears proudly. It is habitual. Please feel free to call or write to us should you need our help