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According to US law, flying the flag upside down is only allowed when trying to signal "dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property". Like, for example, if you're on a boat and it's on fire and sinking.
Some people fly the flag upside down to protest the US government or its actions. This is technically illegal, but generally not enforced. Additionally, many Americans, especially military veterans, tend to view such an act with hostility.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe U.S. Code reads:
'The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.'
An upside down American flag is supposed to be an SOS. I would not recommend your flying the American flag upside down if you are not in immediate danger, although that part of the code does not indicate penalties should you do so frivolously.
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∙ 14y agoWhen you are protesting America but I don't advise it.
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∙ 11y agoNever ! It is never appropriate to fly the American flag upside down !
Aidan Thomas
The only time you fly the flag upside down if you are in distress
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When would you fly the American flag upside down?
The American Flag flown upside down is a cry for help. It was mainly used on boats before the era of radio.
What Military bases fly the American Flag upside down?
None! Unless under duress.
Is it ever appropriate to fly the US flag upside down?
...No.
Is it appropriate to fly the flag upside down?
No, that's actually disrespectful. Flying a flag upside down is a sign of distress. For instance, if you were on a sinking ship, you should turn your flag upside down to signal to other mariners that you are in distress.
When can you fly the us flag upside down?
When you are in distress and need help.
Can you sew with fabric that has flags and some end up being upside down?
Etiquette dictates that a national flag should never be shown upside down. It is a sign of distress to fly a flag upside down.
Why would anyone fly a flag upsidedown?
Flying an United States Flag upside down is a recognized distress signal.
What is something one should never do out of respect of the flag?
You should never fly it upside down
Which can fly upside down?
The Green Bee Eater can fly upside down.
Is it appropriate to fly the flag upside dowm?
If you are in danger or distress it is
Is it legal to fly the american flay upside down?
No, the first amendment allows you freedom of speech. It is considered a distress signal. So if you aren't in distress, you may get a lot of heat from others, particularly the veterans that risked their lives.
What are the 3 things one should never do to the flag?
never fly it upside down, do let it hit the floor, and don't burn it
