Memorial Day — one of the federal holidays set aside to honor veterans, in this case, those who died while serving their country — is often associated with the American flags volunteers and ...

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.

National Poppy Day is held on the Friday before Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, in remembrance of fallen soldiers. The flower became a iconic, solemn symbol over a century ago.

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.

The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor -- honoring the more than 645,000 Americans who have been killed in military service -- returned to the National Mall for Memorial Day ...

— On the Friday before Memorial Day, many people wear a poppy to honor and support all troops who have served our country. It reminds us of the sacrifices our veterans make to protect our freedoms.

USAA poppy wall returns Memorial Day weekend to honor those who 'gave all for our freedom' USAA's sixth annual tribute installation has welcomed over 50,000 visitors since 2018.

The American Legion — a war veterans group based in Indianapolis, Indiana — promotes National Poppy Day, held the Friday before Memorial Day, to raise awareness for the holiday, the last ...

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