Despite being synonymous with lighthearted fun and the start of the summer cookout season, Memorial Day is also a lot more than just that. Above all else, the federal holiday is about commemorating ...

As Memorial Day approaches, red poppies begin to make their annual appearance, especially pinned to people's lapels, tote bags or even hats. These colorful flowers, often made of fabric or crepe paper ...

LONDON – William Sellick pinched the tiny scarlet petals with deft ease, turning them into paper poppies and pressing them into a wreath. The flowers are a potent symbol of remembrance and patriotism ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on local history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story ...

The red poppy is used by millions of people every November in the United States and allied countries to celebrate Veterans Day Although often confused, Veterans Day and Memorial Day have different ...

Remembrance Day—the United Kingdom’s holiday commemorating its soldiers who gave their lives in the First World War—has been the focus of a cultural fault line. The iconic red poppy used to symbolize ...

One hundred years after the United States entered World War I, the red poppy still symbolizes the sacrifices made by soldiers in the fight against Germany. Millions of people in countries including ...

Have you bought your poppy? And will you? It's Anzac day on Monday, which holds different meaning for all of us, I imagine. For me, I remember my great grandfather who fought on the western front.

On Nov. 11, Americans celebrate veterans and honor those who served, but the date holds special meaning beyond our borders and around the world. In fact, the 11th of November is a solemn day to many ...

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 ...