President Donald Trump recognized nearly 100 recipients of the Purple Heart at the White House on Thursday, including three service members who gave him their own medals after an attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania campaign rally.

National Purple Heart Day commemorates the military honor that traces to George Washington's Badge of Military Merit in 1782.

President Donald Trump will honor nearly 100 past Purple Heart recipients at the White House on National Purple Heart Day Thursday at around 4:00 p.m. ET. TRUMP CALLS FOR NEW CENSUS ‘IMMEDIATELY’ The ceremony will take place in the White House’s East Room and commemorates the nation’s oldest military decoration.