The American Legion and VFW distribute poppies to raise money for veterans. On Monday, May 26, millions of people around the United States will be observing Memorial Day and honoring members of ...

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.

"It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms." National Poppy Day is held on the Friday before Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, in remembrance of fallen ...

Over 100 years later, red poppies from both the VFW and the American Legion still are handed out on veteran recognition days such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and National Poppy Day. National ...

“We happen to be in a climate zone where we can actually get the poppy to bloom on Memorial Day.” A sign can be found in the field to remind visitors of the flower’s significance.

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“It’s a way to remember veterans, now and in the past,” Diane added. American Legion Post 257 has been distributing poppies ahead of Memorial Day since the late 1960s, when the post was ...

The tradition of remembering veterans with poppies began in 1920 ... “We count that as a really good Poppy Day distribution,” she added. The date of the poppy’s distribution varies from ...

“Today's crepe paper poppies are still made by veterans to honor veterans of all wars and conflicts on Memorial Day weekends across the country,” the release said. All donations collected go ...

"Memorial Day is for all the lost warriors, those who died for our freedom," said Tom A. Reinhart. "Veterans Day is a little different; that's more for everyone who served." Traditionally ...