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American Legion AuxiliaryPoppy Coloring Book
After World War I, the poppyflourished in Europe.American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters www.ALAforVeterans.org
In 1918, a woman named Moina Michaelasked Americans to always wear a poppyflower in memory of the war dead.American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters www.ALAforVeterans.org
The poppy is worn to symbolizethe sacrifices madeby fallen servicemembers.American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters www.ALAforVeterans.org
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Veterans and volunteers handcraft the poppiesto distribute in exchange for donations.The donations help veterans, military,and their families in our communities.American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters www.ALAforVeterans.org
The American Legion Auxiliary startedthe Poppy Program in 1921,connecting the visual image of the poppywith the service made by our veterans.American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters www.ALAforVeterans.org
American Legion AuxiliaryMission:In the spirit of Service Not Self, the missionof the American Legion Auxiliary is to supportThe American Legion and honor the sacrificeof those who serve by enhancing the livesof our veterans, military, and their families,both at home and abroad.For God and country, we advocate forveterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth,and promote patriotism, good citizenship,peace, and security.American Legion AuxiliaryNational Headquarters3450 Founders RoadIndianapolis, IN 46268P: (317) 569-4500 F: (317) gAmerican Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters03/2021Produced in the USA
American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 P: (317) 569-4500 F: (317) 569-4502 www.ALAforVeterans.org
