But when did the red poppy became a national symbol of remembrance—and more interestingly, how did this particular bloom become the official Memorial Day flower ... so why the red poppy?

The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day. But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars? Scarlet corn ...

The poppy has been used since 1921 to commemorate military members who have died in wars. The red flower is primarily associated with the U.K. and Commonwealth countries for Remembrance Day on Nov ...

The tradition continues to this day. Since 1920 ... and find a truce. Poppy A flower that was found to grow on WW1 battlefields after the war which came to symbolise remembrance.

Remembrance Day poppies will start ... in Whitehall to pay their respects. Why are poppies the symbol for fallen soldiers?

Le bleuet a été choisi parce qu'il était l'une des seules à pousser sur les champs de batailles, mais aussi car elle ...