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 ...

Remembrance Day – also known as Armistice Day ... trench system known as the Trench of Death. The poppy has become a widely recognised symbol of remembrance after it grew in the warfields ...

and Armistice Day, November 11, by prominently featuring the poppy on council buildings, libraries, care homes, and vehicles.

To this day, the poppy is worn in remembrance and used to raise funds for numerous veterans organizations. Numerous countries around the globe continue to use the poppy as a symbol, particularly ...