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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 7, 2025
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August 7, 2025: Two hundred and forty-three years ago on August 7, 1782, George Washington created the Purple Heart. The purpose was to acknowledge soldiers who acted with bravery and heroism in the line of battle. Three men are acknowledged with being awarded the Purple Heart by Washington: Elijah Church, William Brown, and Daniel Bissell, Jr.[1]
Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc. and founder of the Napolitan Institute.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- August 6, 2025-59% of voters say America is still the land of opportunity
- August 5, 2025-30% of indirect initiated state statutes were approved by state legislatures between 2018 and 2024
- August 4, 2025-33% of voters prioritize strict U.S. business regulations over relaxing them for global competitiveness
- August 1, 2025-49% of voters say the people who listen to NPR and watch PBS should pay the cost of support, not taxpayers
- July 31, 2025-24% of voters have personally invested in cryptocurrency
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