The red poppy flower is a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died in WWI.

But when did the red poppy became a national symbol of remembrance and how did this particular bloom become the official Memorial Day flower in the first place?

In Britain and the Commonwealth of Countries, former territories of the British Empire, a red poppy worn on one's lapel is a reminder of the costs of war and those who died fighting those wars.

The red poppy became synonymous with the fallen troops during the First World War -- and has remained a symbol of their sacrifice ever since.

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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 ...

The red flower also is the symbol of the Legion’s poppy campaign, raising funds to support veterans and their families in need.

The red flower also is the symbol of the Legion’s poppy campaign, raising funds to support veterans and their families in need.

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Americans wear red poppy flowers on Memorial Day to honor the men and women in armed forces who lost their lives protecting our country.