The red poppy is a symbol of remembrance to honor fallen military personnel. The red poppy's symbolism originated during World War I, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields" written by John McCrae.

David Blight, a professor of history and African American studies at Yale, has called the Charleston commemoration the first ...

Red poppies are worn on Memorial Day to honor fallen military members. The tradition started during World War I, inspired by a poem and the poppies growing on battlefields. The American Legion and ...

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.

As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, Americans are reminded of the true cost of freedom. In a living tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country, the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor has ...

If you visited Super One Foods or Walker Home Center Memorial Weekend, chances are you were offered a poppy by the Walker ...

Town centre shoppers will be seeing red tomorrow (Saturday, June 14) as knitters are taking their Petersfield Poppy Project ...

A popular poppy display is set to go on show at an army museum. The "Purple Richmond Poppies," crafted by a group from Richmond, North Yorkshire, will be showcased at the REME Museum in Lyneham, ...