Federal law allows the American flag to be flown upside down, but only as a “signal of dire distress." Why has it been seen lately?

An upside-down American flag atop Flagpole Peak above Echo Lakes near Lake Tahoe is drawing attention after two climbers encountered the display during a summit last week. Tadd Perkins of South ...

The incident unfolded on Friday afternoon when a school worker carelessly hung the Jalur Gemilang in the wrong position while ...

An American flag should never be displayed upside down except as a signal of dire distress, in instances such as danger to life or property, according to the U.S. Flag Code.

It’s time to remind Americans that the flag belongs not to those trying to dismantle our democracy, but to those determined ...

Flying the colors Alton home flies U.S. flag upside down in protest By John Badman, Staff writer, Staff Photographer July 2, 2025 ...