National Forget-Me-Not Day was created in 1921 by Judge Robert S. Marx, an American military officer who suffered severe injuries during the First World War's Meuse-Argonne offensive. Upon returning home, Marx helped establish the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization and launched the sale of miniature blue artificial forget-me-not blossoms on November 10—the day before Armistice Day—to raise vital charitable funds for disabled veterans who were struggling with medical rehabilitation, chronic pain, and unemployment. Over time, the holiday has embraced a dual mission: honoring disabled veterans who gave so much for their country, while also serving as a gentle, heartfelt reminder to reach out to old friends, estranged family, and elderly neighbors.
National Forget-Me-Not Day was created in 1921 by Judge Robert S. Marx, an American military officer who suffered severe injuries during the First World War's Meuse-Argonne offensive. Upon returning home, Marx helped establish the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization and launched the sale of miniature blue artificial forget-me-not blossoms on November 10—the day before Armistice Day—to raise vital charitable funds for disabled veterans who were struggling with medical rehabilitation, chronic pain, and unemployment. Over time, the holiday has embraced a dual mission: honoring disabled veterans who gave so much for their country, while also serving as a gentle, heartfelt reminder to reach out to old friends, estranged family, and elderly neighbors.
