Memorial Day's history begins after the Civil War. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is marked with cemetery visits, ...

On Thursday commemorations will be marked by a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey and V E Day 80: A Celebration to ...

THE Consistory Court of the diocese of Bath & Wells has reprimanded the stonemasons Allstone Memorials for a “wilful attempt” ...

There are 617 handcrafted poppies on the Memorial Spire, in honour of 617 Squadron (the Dambusters). The display is part of ...

A display of more than 20,000 ceramic poppies, arranged in the silhouette of a Lancaster Bomber, has been unveiled at the ...

New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day with solemn ceremonies nationwide, honoring its military legacy. Dawn services ...

People wear poppies to honor Americas war dead in a Memorial Day tradition that dates back to the poem In Flanders Fields, written in 1915 by John McCrae. Inspired by the poems image of red ...

Nicky van der Drift said the sea of red poppies ... on the Memorial Spire, in honour of 617 Squadron (the Dambusters). The display is part of VE80 Lincoln, a project marking VE Day.

you can still leave flowers or a small handmade wreath privately at a local memorial or even on your doorstep. The red poppy is the most recognisable symbol of Anzac Day. Its vibrant colour ...

Photo / NZME The country will come together on Friday to commemorate Anzac Day. While the day recognises ... their country in times of war. The red poppy worn on April 25 has become a symbol ...