A Short History of the Poppy

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The Poppy is a symbol of remembrance worn every November to commemorate members of the armed forces who gave their lives in war.

Its origins go back to the First World War...

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Narrator:

Joseph Beacham

Animation:
Daniel Turner

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Getting a Simple History ad before watching a Simple History video. And what's more funny is that the ad was the video I just finished watching.

gladysceniza

I always buy a few poppys when I get the opportunity. I wear it proudly on my shirt and give one to my wife and daughter and I teach my little one what it is and what it means. It's not just a pretty little flower, but it's for why she and I are in a country we live in today. The sacrifices that were made. Thank you for the video.

gregms

In Flanders fields, the poppies blow....

jonivan

In my country, in Italy, there was a singer called Fabrizio de Andrè Who wrote a song about red poppies, called "La Guerra di Piero" ("The war of Piero"), he also created an album of his songs called "Mille Papaveri Rossi" ("One Thousand Red Poppies"). His songs talk about the modern society and the harsh reality of this world.

giucascassabellis

Also the Poppy seeds were brewed into a nice opium tea... A very good thing for soldiers. Gave them respite from pain both physical and emotional

zoehaskell

Poppys were also used during the Black Death era in Europe...

nahx

Im 41 and have only recently appreciated ww1. it started 3 years ago when I read All Quiet on the Western Front. This video is important. thank you team. thank you veterans

tnh

I can't believe a canadian started this and I am one!

cloudshelf

Happy Rememberance day to Soldiers who Served their country and fight well

Sierrawavemp

When the WW1 ended the dead were not returned home, there were huge numbers of people still dealing with wounds for decades, nearly every family was affected. The people did not want their lost loved ones left behind to be forgotten or for the care of the wounded to be forgotten when the news moved on. There was a working class movement to raise money for memorials after the war that trusted the middle class to manage it. With so many wounded needing care many hospitals needed building and the authorities saw the memorial money as something to 'co=opt'. The funds for memorials were often diverted to hospital building so we had a lot of memorial hospitals built by the early 20s. There was no NHS then, the staffing off these was reliant on charity, The British legion was looking to raise money for care of veterans and the poppy was seen as a vehicle for that. The yearly poppy day prevents the veterans being forgotten. The poppy is not just for the two world wars but all wars and to remember fallen of all sides fighting for their country.

redf

Woman: Poppy to remember the fallen!
Brits: *I'll take your entire stock! *

iwanttopotato

Interesting. A couple years back a little girl outside the local Safeway was selling poppies in support of the troops. I obliged and bought one. Never knew the significance of it till now. That poppy still hangs in the cab of my pickup.

cooliobob

Please note: the poppy that is normally grown for this is a poppy that does not have a pod.

The poppy that does have a pod Aka the "opium poppy" is not likely to be used. And if it was it would not matter because the poppy flower comes before the plant is matured and the flower does not have nearly as much opium content.

gmrads