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 in the first place? To explain ...

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 commemorate those who have served and those who sacrificed their lives in service. The tradition spans not the U.S ...