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From Flanders to Georgia: How the red poppy flower became a Memorial Day symbol
The Daily Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe symbolism behind the poppy flower started with a world war and prose. British Lt. Col. John...
Breaking Down the Iconic Ghent-Wevelgem
Bicycling via Yahoo News· 6 days agoHow to Watch 2024 Ghent-WevelgemTim de Waele - Getty Images For decades, Ghent-Wevelgem was raced on the Wednesday between the Tour of Flanders and...
Moment British WWII bomb is detonated on beach in Belgium
The Independent UK via AOL· 11 months agoFootage captures the moment a British Second World War bomb was detonated after being found on a...
The significance of the poppy: American Legion to hand out flower tied to Memorial Day
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via Yahoo News· 10 months agoIn Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the...
Gent-Wevelgem 2023: All you need to know
Cycling Weekly via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoBiniam Girmay wins the 2022 Gent-Wevelgem Where: Belgium When: Sunday 26 March Rank: Men's and Women's WorldTour Distance: 260.9 kilometres (men's) 162.k...
History behind the poppies
The Easley Progress, S.C. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMay 25—PICKENS COUNTY — There are several traditions associated with Memorial Day in America, but one in particular — the red poppy — stands out. The poppy we are familiar with today is believed ...
British Legion provides clarity on 'How to wear a poppy' debate
Yahoo News UK· 1 year agoThe Royal British Legion has waded into the debate about how to wear a poppy (Getty). Ian West - PA...
Gent-Wevelgem: The contenders, climbs, crosswinds, and game of sprinters vs specialists
VeloNews via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThis article originally appeared on Velo News Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023 Men's race:...
Late Marine Capt. Jack Casey honored as body is returned home to Dover
Gannett via AOL· 1 month agoDOVER — The body of late Marine Capt. Jack Casey, who died in a helicopter crash with four other...
Yahoo Sports AM: Sweet 16
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