18K views · 324 reactions | On Armistice Day, a poignant setting of 'In Flanders Fields' by composer Leonardo Dugan. This setting of John McCrae’s WWI poem was commissioned in 2018 by the government of Flanders for the centennial of the Armistice. It's performed here by baritone John Brancy and Peter Dugan Piano. | Classic FM | Facebook

Happy World Poetry Day! On 3rd May 1915 John McCrae wrote the iconic First World War poem, In Flanders Fields. Here, we tell the story of the poem and how it inspired our lasting symbol of hope and Remembrance, the red poppy. | Royal British Legion

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

70K views · 936 reactions | The Royal British Legion has given the...

1K views · 1.9K reactions | In Flanders fields, the poppies blow...