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

🏰🥬In the Flemish countryside we can find more than 1,500 castles💚 There are castles that are true museums surrounded by charming landscapes.🌲 Some offer the possibility of dining like the nobility and even staying overnight!🌠 Hiking and cycling routes link some of these properties that tell us about the history of Flanders. 🚲🚶‍♀️ | Visit Flanders

Don’t miss this call. 😉 Drop a cheeky tag and start plotting your Flemish escape. | Visit Flanders

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