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2. In Flanders Fields - Wikipedia

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   The poem and poppy are prominent Remembrance Day symbols throughout the Commonwealth of Nations, particularly in Canada, where "In Flanders Fields" is one of the nation's best-known literary works. The poem is also widely known in the United States, where it is associated with Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

3. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Canada) - Wikipedia

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   The site is maintained by Public Works and Government Services Canada. [5] The tomb has become a focal point at all commemorative events at the National War Memorial. [3] At the first Remembrance Day following the tomb's installation, what became a tradition started spontaneously as attendees placed their poppies on the tomb. This act expanded ...

4. Remembrance Day - Wikipedia

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   Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. [1] The day is also marked by war remembrances in several other non-Commonwealth countries.

5. Act of remembrance marks 35th anniversary of Poppy Day bomb ...

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   Twelve people were killed by the blast during a Remembrance Service in the Co Fermanagh town in 1987.

6. Voices: Is it now acceptable to accessorise with a ... - AOL

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   But, with 10 days to go before Remembrance Sunday, the rights and supposed wrongs of poppy-wearing are already at play. A day after he had helped launch this year’s Poppy Appeal, defence ...

7. This Is Why the Red Poppy Is a Symbol of Memorial Day

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   Citizens in the U.K., Canada, France, Belgium, Australia, and New Zealand wear the red flowers on November 11 each year to commemorate the anniversary of the 1918 armistice (Remembrance Day ...

8. Poppy - Wikipedia

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   This form of commemoration is associated with Remembrance Day, which falls on November 11. In Canada, Australia and the UK, poppies are often worn from the beginning of November through to the 11th, or Remembrance Sunday if that falls on a later date. In New Zealand and Australia, soldiers are also commemorated on ANZAC day (April 25), [20 ...

9. Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) - Wikipedia

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   The small flowers were pinned in the same way that the poppy is used on Remembrance Day, November 11. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador often observes Memorial Day during the morning at the National War Memorial in St. John's and cenotaphs around the province, flying the Union Flag at half staff. In the afternoon and evening they ...