Why the Red Poppy Became a Symbol of Remembrance

Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. Millions of people don the red flower to commemorate the sacrifice of the many men and women who gave their lives fighting for their country.
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA - Memorial Day generally marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with gatherings of family and friends, picnics, and other outdoor activities. But the day also is one o

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Arlington National Cemetery - During World War I, the red poppy flower became a symbol of remembrance in many nations due to the popularity of the poem, “In Flanders Fields,” written by

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