The day, said to be the end of “the war to end all wars," gave way to what is now known as Veterans Day in the U.S. The American Legion adopted the poppy as its official flower in 1920 ...

May 6 has been designated as Poppy Day by American Legion Post 69 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 906 in Hutchinson. Please take this opportunity to assist our local veterans and thank them for ...

Elsie Carlson, widow of World War I veteran Fred Carlson, has been assisting with the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Campaign for 57 years. The children of Don and Karen Piekarski ...

Every year, the American Legion incorporates a Post Everlasting service to honor members who have passed away in the past year. During the ceremony, a poppy was placed in remembrance of each ...