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Is there a military cemetery at flanders field?
There is a Wolrd War One US Military Cemetery near Waregem (Belgium) called Flanders Field Military Cemetery.
Why do you wear poppies on remembrance?
The wearing of the poppy to keep faith began when an American, Miss Moira Michael, read the poem "In Flanders Field" and was so greatly impressed that she decided always to wear a poppy to keep the faith. Miss Michael wrote a reply after reading "In Flanders Field" entitled "We Shall Keep the Faith": In Flanders' FieldsIn Flanders' Fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved, and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders' Fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders' Fields.
How is Flanders Field related to Veterans Day?
The term "Flanders Field" comes from the WW1 poem by Canadian John McCrae and the red Poppy flower that represents the sacrifice made by servicemen in that war is also take from his well known poem .In Flanders FieldIn Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lie,In Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.Poem by John McCrae (November 30, 1872 - January 28, 1918) . ~ see related link below .
Can you give me the complete copy of the poem 'In Flanders Field'?
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, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
Who were remembrance men?
on remembarence Sunday we remember men who died in the world war. we wear poppies since they are the colour of blood and most men died in flanders fields and are buried there. if you were to go there the field they fought in would be covered in standing up crosses. we remember them since they fought for us, to stop Hitler and the Germans taking over our lives today. flanders fields are covered in poppies.
Which US television series has sung at the end of each episode the song Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs?
Frazier
What personal characteristics are useful for becoming a US president?
Being the tallest person in the field of candidates, the only child of the family, being older than 35...
What is in demand to study in US in field of IT?
Network administration is an IT field that's in demand in the US.
Why do you have a poppy as a symbol?
Remembrance Day is in honor of those who have died on the battlefield. It is the only international memorial. Poppies come from the poem, In Flanders Field, by LtCol John Macrae. It has been a day of remembrance since WWI.In Flanders Fields the poppies growBetween the crosses row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.
What does the US Cellular field host?
The US Cellular field is a baseball field located in Chicago, Illinois. The US Cellular field is home to the Chicago White Sox who currently play in the Major League Baseball's American League.
Where are the US track and field trials going to be held for the upcoming Olympics?
The track and field athletics events are being held at the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20 2ST
Does the gravitational field protect us from the sun?
No, the gravitational field keeps us in orbit around the sun. The earths magnetic field provides us with some protection from charged particles from the sun.
