World War I

The iconic poppy symbol dates back to World War I when the red flower flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by war.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Army Veteran Hubert Joseph Wesselman, who served in the 89th Division in France and Germany during World War I.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Service and Army Veteran Frank Luke Jr., who served in World War I and posthumous Medal of Honor recipient.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Rafael Hernandez, who served in World War I and was part of a jazz band in the Army.

On the anniversary of his Medal of Honor action, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alvin Cullum York, who fought during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

Army Veteran Charles W. Whittlesey is a Medal of Honor Recipient and is today’s Veteran of the Day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay Kermit Roosevelt Sr., the second son of 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and who served in both World War I and World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Marcelino Serna, who was the most highly decorated soldier from Texas to fight in World War I.

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Lenah S. Higbee, the first living female recipient of the Navy Cross.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Raymond A. Spruance, who served in World War II and was one of the naval commanders during the Battle of Midway.

Today's America250 salute is Army and Marine Corps Veteran Louis Cukela, a two-time Medal of Honor recipient during World War I.

During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Helen Grace McClelland, who served as a nurse during World War I.