May 21, 2024 · The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.

On Sept. 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of the American Legion Family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion. Read more about the poppy.

Apr 27, 2017 · The American Legion Auxiliary has been conducting a Poppy Program for many years and their members’ raise over $6 million annually to provide support for veterans, military servicemembers and their families.

Poppy Display Board. An easy table-top board to display poppies for donations. Item #: 340.135

Mar 23, 2022 · National Poppy Day® is May 27, 2022, and American Legion Family members will be in action once again, distributing the symbolic flowers that honor military sacrifices and raise funds to help disabled veterans and support programs of the organizations.

Mar 31, 2022 · National Poppy Day® is May 27, 2022, and American Legion Family members will be in action once again, distributing the symbolic flowers that honor military sacrifices and raise funds to help disabled veterans and support programs of the organizations.

Poppy's Memorial flagpole, funded by his childhood Boston friends, was given to grandchildren of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Sweeney, Jr., a Vietnam veteran and Silver Star recipient, to pay tribute to his life of service to our nation and community.

American Legion Flag & Emblem P.O. Box 36460 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (888) 453-4466. Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Store Hours:

The following codification of existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America is established for the use of such civilians or civilian groups or organizations as may not be required to conform with regulations promulgated by one or more executive departments of the Government of the ...

May 21, 2019 · The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. The American Legion brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day.