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PURPLE HEART [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
Tradescantia pallida
Latin
Setcreasea pallida
Latin
OBS

A plant of the family Commelinaceae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Tradescantia pallida
Latin
Setcreasea pallida
Latin
OBS

Plante de la famille des Commelinaceae.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Honorary Distinctions
OBS

The first U.S. military decoration, instituted by George Washington in 1782, and awarded for bravery in action. Award was revived in 1932.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations

Spanish

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