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 ...

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. The American Legion and VFW ...

Despite being synonymous with lighthearted fun and the start of the summer cookout season, Memorial Day is also a lot more than just that. Above all else, the federal holiday is about commemorating ...