Which flower is a symbol of Veterans Day?
Rose
Poppy
Carnation
Forget-Me-Not
The red poppy has become a symbol of remembrance on Veterans Day due to its poignant association with the famous war poem “In Flanders Fields,” written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae during World War I. The poem vividly depicts poppies blooming amidst the graves of soldiers in Flanders, Belgium, where intense battles had taken place. Struck by the sight of the red flowers growing on the ravaged battlefield, McCrae channeled his emotions into verse. The poem inspired the adoption of the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives in service to their country.
The correct answer is Poppy.