Memorial Day poppies ... dates back to the poem In Flanders Fields, written in 1915 by John McCrae. Inspired by the poems image of red poppies scattered among cross-shaped grave markers, American ...

OTTAWA - War poet John McCrae, who helped make the poppy an enduring symbol of the ... his name to what would be published as "In Flanders Fields." He is sitting on a broken tree branch, his ...

Later in the day, veterans and community groups, including members of the armed forces, cadets, and the Red Cross ... of war-ravaged Flanders in northern France. The meaning of the poppy was first ...

Created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins 888,246 filled the Tower’s moat, each representing a British Military fatality in the War – with the final poppy being placed ... opening and dedication of the ...

The Grand Ole Opry, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is scheduled to salute and honor the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary ...

To raise awareness about low blood supplies in Belgium, Red Cross Flanders has teamed up with Pharmes in a creative new campaign. Across Europe, one of the most recognizable street signs is the ...

OUDENAARDE, Belgium (AP) — Another blistering attack from Tadej Pogacar saw the world champion win the Tour of Flanders cobbled classic for the second time on Sunday. In the women's race ...

As for Ferrand-Prevot, a recent convert onto the road after years of dominating cross-country mountain ... The Tour of Flanders field know that Van der Poel and Pogacar are the men to beat.

Hundreds of commemorative events will mark Anzac Day across Victoria in 2025. Find out when and where your local service is. Victorian RSL branches will host more than 600 events to share the ...

The race embarked under bright blue skies for once heading into the lush green Flanders fields with windmills and happy weekend crowds gathered round beer tents. Of the main contenders Italy's ...