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The term "Flanders Field" comes from the WW1 poem by Canadian John McCrae and the red Poppy flower that represents the sacrifice made by servicemen in that war is also take from his well known poem .
In Flanders Field
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Poem by John McCrae (November 30, 1872 - January 28, 1918) . ~ see related link below .
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Why are poppies often sold to raise money for veterans and their windows on Veterans Day?
Poppies grew wild in the fields in Flanders, where many of the battles of World War 1 took place. They particularly proliferated after the battles were over, the soil churned up, and the area fertilised with the blood of thousands. For this reason they are a significant link with war veterans. It is fitting that they be sold to raise funds for the veterans of any conflict, or their widows, who need help. See the related link which contains the poem "In Flanders Field", highlighting the significance of these battlefields.
How is world war 1 related to veterans day?
they both fought in wars
Why is the poppy flower the symbol of veterans day?
Poppies became the symbol of sacrifice during World War 1 and the publishing of the poem by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae of the Canadian Army. Follow the link below to read the poem and a short history of how it came about.
Why is flanders field used so often on Remembrance Day?
I think mostly because a Canadian wrote the poem "Flanders Fields". Flanders was allegedly a generic name for battlefields in the county of Flanders in Belgium. Canada fought many of their most important battles there; Ypres, The Somme and Passchendaele. John MacCrae wrote the poem during the battle of the Somme, in Flanders.
What is better Veterans Day or Memorial Day?
Veterans Day
What is the importance veterans day?
what is the importance veterans day
What was the Veterans Day called before Veterans Day?
Armistice Day .
What day is Veterans Day 2010?
Veterans Day 2010 is a Thursday.
What day was Veterans Day in 1955?
Veterans Day 1955 was a Friday.
What day was Veterans Day 2007?
Veterans Day 2007 was a Sunday.
What are Three phrases of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day.
What is the significance of selling small red poppies on Veteran's Day?
The red poopies grew wild in the field where so many soldiers were buried. John McCrae wittnessed the death of his friend Lieutenant Alexis Helmero . He wrote the Flanders field poem the following day.
