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London: A nation remembers fallen heroes of World War I

Blood-red ceramic poppies are part of a massive art installation to mark the hundred years since the start of World War I. Artist Paul Cummins' designed the poppies used in "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" unveiled at the Tower of London on Aug. 5.

Blood-red ceramic poppies are part of a massive art installation to mark the hundred years since the start of World War I. Artist Paul Cummins’ designed the poppies used in “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” unveiled at the Tower of London on Aug. 5.  (Matthew Knight / Associated Press)

London's World War I poppy tribute

Britain’s Prince William, right, his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, and his brother Prince Harry, top, walk amid the installation during its official unveiling Aug. 5. Each one added a poppy too.  (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)

London's World War I poppy tribute

Volunteers will keep adding poppies to the display in the dry moat of the Tower of London. The installation opened Aug. 5 and will continue until Nov. 11.   (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)

London's World War I poppy tribute

Each poppy represents a fallen soldier who was British or a member of the empire during the war. After the installation ends, poppies will be distributed to people who have bought them as a keepsake, with the money going to charities.  (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)

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London's World War I poppy tribute

A group of people pose for selfies Aug. 5 at the unveiling of the installation at one of London’s most famous landmarks.  (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)

London's World War I poppy tribute

An aerial view of the ceramic poppies in the dry moat of the Tower of London. Visitors aren’t allowed to walk among them, but may view the field from Tower Hill.  (Rob Taggart / Associated Press)

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