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 stems from the aftermath of the Civil War, when Americans sought ways to honor the loss of life from that ...

Despite being synonymous with lighthearted fun and the start of the summer cookout season, Memorial Day is also a lot more ...

For the third year, the Ian Poppy field project at the Avon Lake American Legion Post 211, 31972 Walker Road, has about 200 ...

As Americans prepare to observe Memorial Day, USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor® is returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the sixth year. The temporary installation provides a space for ...

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz has proclaimed Friday, May 23 as “National Poppy Day” in the city. “The red poppy became a ...

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 123 reported that in recognition of National Poppy Day — the Friday before Memorial Day — it ...

The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day. But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars? Scarlet corn ...

Look in the windows in the Le Mars business district and chances are you will see a patriotic poppy poster designed by a ...

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the Pataskala American Legion Auxiliary will distribute red poppies in exchange for a ...

Whether actual flowers are plucked for the occasion or a faux version is used, the meaning of the red poppy remains clear. It symbolizes the memory of fallen soldiers. Much like thoughtful ...