The U.S. flag code says American flags should not be displayed upside-down except as a signal of “dire distress,” but free speech protections prevent prosecution.
Flying the American flag upside down, barring an emergency ... except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.” But the flag code’s language is ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A photo circulating online showing the American flag flying upside down outside the U.S. Department of State has raised questions from social media users about its authenticity. The ...