Although upside-down flags used to be a literal signal to allies that the people there were in distress, more recently it's also become a symbol of a nation in distress. Some who incorrectly ...

Flying the U.S. flag upside down is a symbol of distress and emergency, and our actions are to proclaim that America is in distress, and we are in a “state of emergency.” We reached out to ...

Flying the American flag upside down is often done during times of distress or unrest. An American flag was hung upside down over El Capitan in Yosemite National Park over the weekend to protest ...

On Monday, he raised the American flag upside down as a symbolic protest for what he calls a "country in distress." His action was met with support and some protest. A congregation takes action in ...

“National Park Service rangers have pulled off a brilliant action in Yosemite Park on El Capitan by deploying a massive American flag upside down in the traditional sign of distress or extreme ...