Why did rembrance day start?

Remembrance Day began after World War I to honor the soldiers who died in the conflict, which ended on November 11, 1918. The day was established to commemorate their sacrifices and promote peace, reflecting on the horrors of war. The red poppy became a symbol of remembrance, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. Over time, it has expanded to remember all military personnel who have lost their lives in service.