While the White Poppy was never intended to offend the memory of those who died in the Great War, many veterans felt that its significance undermined their contribution and the lasting meaning of ...

Inever really thought about why the poppy was used to commemorate those who died in war until recently. I was learning about ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor fallen U.S. service members. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as early as 1868 through the Grand Army of the ...

BLANCHESTER, Ohio — Blanchester Mayor John Carman has proclaimed May 17, 2025, as National Poppy Day. Carman presented a ...

A national memorial to more than a million people killed in the First World War goes on tour this week, writes Phil Hill.