Still they come, day and night, to see the vast ceramic poppy field at the Tower of London. But how did the flower gain this power? In an extract from his new book, Chris McNab tells the story of ...

Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary raises more than $5.5 million through the distribution of the symbolic red poppies to support active-duty military, veterans, and their families. The red poppy ...

The red poppy, or Remembrance Poppy, has been a symbol of lives lost to war since World War I (1914–1918). Also known as Memorial Day poppies, these artificial flowers actually play a big part ...

The poppy is arguably better known as a symbol of remembrance in other parts of the world and their timing differs from the U.S.A. Citizens in the U.K., Canada, France, Belgium, Australia, and New ...

Get your Remembrance Poppy on Saturday, May 25, and wear it on Memorial Day. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since WWI to ...

A Canadian physician penned a poem that inspired the Memorial Day connection to the poppy. Then an American professor wrote her own poem and promoted the flower as a symbol of remembrance.

The poppy became the official flower of The American Legion in 1920. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion. When is Memorial Day 2023?

Voices Why not wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day is always a political act. Dissent and respectful disagreement are surely the hallmark of a healthy democracy and so, regardless of what you ...

The American Legion Darren Tate Post 425 in Canyon will be giving out poppy flowers this Memorial Day in honor of all fallen soldiers. In Lubbock, American Legion Post 575 gave out poppy flowers ...

In Britain and the Commonwealth of Countries, former territories of the British Empire, a red poppy worn on one's lapel is a reminder of the costs of war and those who died fighting those wars.

Are you wearing your poppy yet? The Royal Canadian Legion's annual poppy campaign kicked off last week but I like to wait until Halloween is over before pinning the distinctive symbol of remembrance ...