The Memorial Day poppy is worn to remember soldiers who have given their lives for their country, and honors their dedication and sacrifice. Many Americans will pin a bright-red poppy to their shirts ...

A poem is the reason why Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day.

The red poppy, known as the Flanders or corn poppy, continues to symbolize sacrifices made by veterans. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Memorial ...

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why? The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to ...

Americans wear red poppy flowers on Memorial Day to honor the service members who lost their lives protecting our country.

Nearly a century later, the poppy still is used to pay tribute to our fallen military heroes. Memorial Day weekend is an appropriate time to take a closer look at this colorful flower steeped with ...

The flower serves as a symbol of remembrance for service members killed in combat, particularly those from World War I.

At Levengood's Flowers in Amity Township, a patch of land is filled with the red flowers, a first effort of honor from those ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The poppy flower has served as an international symbol for the remembrance of ...

One hundred years after the United States entered World War I, the red poppy still symbolizes the sacrifices made by soldiers in the fight against Germany. Millions of people in countries including ...