National Poppy Day supports veterans, honors the fallen
Apr 27, 2017 · The American Legion Family has called upon Congress to designate May 26, 2017, as National Poppy Day to expand awareness and provide support everywhere for all who have served and sacrificed in the U.S. armed forces.
National Poppy Day - Web Page | The American Legion
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.
National Poppy Day is Friday - The American Legion
May 21, 2024 · The Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day. 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.
Wear poppies to honor the fallen | The American Legion
Go to www.legion.org/poppyday for a full guide to how you can get involved in National Poppy Day. By wearing poppies on May 26, we honor every U.S. servicemember who has given his or her life in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy.
Toolkit available for National Poppy Day events
May 15, 2019 · National Poppy Day is May 24, and for American Legion posts planning a Poppy Day event, a toolkit is available at https://www.legion.org/poppyday/toolkit.
Poppy Day platform offers ideas, videos and products of honor
May 7, 2020 · The platform offers easy access to the American Legion Emblem Sales Poppy Store online and an invitation to participate in a national Instagram campaign to collect images of poppies to share with a national audience.
Medal of Honor recipient to lead National Poppy Day event
May 25, 2017 · Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL Edward C. Byers Jr. will lead a poppy-themed motorcycle ride of hundreds of American Legion Riders on Friday, National Poppy Day. Throughout the day, American Legion Family members will distribute poppies for the public to wear or display in honor of military service.
American Legion Family encourages creativity for poppy …
• Invite the public to a drive-by Poppy Day celebration at your American Legion post home, to include balloons and patriotic-themed giveaways ready to present, along with poppies. • Offer veterans and their families red poppies when making Buddy Check calls.
Did you know? | The American Legion
Apr 4, 2018 · May 25 is National Poppy Day when a red poppy is worn to honor the fallen and to show support for all veterans and their service. The American Legion’s website, www.legion.org/poppyday , offers multiple ways the American Legion Family can expand awareness locally and regionally.
Gear up for National Poppy Day - The American Legion
May 18, 2017 · The American Legion Family has called upon Congress to designate May 26, 2017, as National Poppy Day to expand awareness and provide support everywhere for all who have served and sacrificed in the U.S. armed forces. View the pending legislation here.