Poppies for Veterans, an American Tradition


I first noticed the poppies when I was in London on business just before Remembrance Day about 20 years ago. Men and women throughout the city were wearing red paper poppies, which I learned were an important symbol in the Commonwealth to honor members of the military who died in war. I didn’t know at the time that selling poppies to give financial and occupational support to…
This story appeared on wsj.com, 2023-05-25.