The red poppy, or Remembrance Poppy, has been a symbol of lives lost to war since World War I (1914–1918). Also known as ...

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.

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

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 ...

Left: Poppies are a symbol of the service and sacrifice of men and women in uniform — every year on May 23, The American ...

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

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

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 ...

Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester signed an official proclamation Wednesday declaring May 23 as “Poppy Day” during a meeting of ...

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

Visitors will experience an enhanced and immersive experience centered around the poppy flower, the international symbol of remembrance, to include video features of those who’ve given their all ...