Remembrance Day Armband - White poppy

The white poppy is a remembrance symbol that focuses on peace.

• Origins: It was first introduced in 1933 by the Women’s Co-operative Guild, a group of women campaigning for peace after the First World War.

• Symbolism:

  • Like the red poppy, it honours those killed in war.

  • But its emphasis is on remembrance for all victims of war – soldiers and civilians – and on promoting peaceful alternatives to armed conflict.

• Peace Pledge Union (PPU): Since 1934, the PPU has distributed white poppies in the UK. They state the flower stands for:

  1. Remembrance of all victims of war.

  2. A commitment to peace.

  3. A challenge to the idea that war is ever inevitable.

• Controversy: Some people see it as disrespectful to the traditional red poppy. Others wear both red and white together to express remembrance and a commitment to peace.

In short, the white poppy shifts the focus from military sacrifice alone to a broader message of “never again” and striving for a future without war.

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