The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael And Her Tribute To Veterans
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- Synopsis
- This is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifies of our veterans. When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever and that symbol remains strong today.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 40 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781590787540
- Publisher:
- Calkins Creek
- Date of Addition:
- 02/01/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Barbara Elizabeth Walsh
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Education
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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