The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields," written by Lt. Col. John McCrae while serving on the front lines. Listen as Past Natl Cdr Jake Comer recites "In Flanders Field." #PoppyDay | The American Legion National Headquarters

Another request came in for me to read the immortal war poem "In Flanders Fields" by the Canadian physician and Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, who served and died during WWI. The poem has always moved me, and I am once again happy to oblige. I also share the text here: 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,

18K views · 324 reactions | On Armistice Day, a poignant setting of 'In Flanders Fields' by composer Leonardo Dugan. This setting of John McCrae’s WWI poem was commissioned in 2018 by the government of Flanders for the centennial of the Armistice. It's performed here by baritone John Brancy and Peter Dugan Piano. | Classic FM | Facebook

On #ThisDayInHistory 1915: the poem “In Flanders Fields” was written by Canadian soldier and physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. He was inspired to write the poem after attending the funeral of a friend and fellow soldier who died in the Second Battle of Ypres. | HISTORY