The Olympic flag is used during the Olympics. The offical flag has been flown at every Olympic games sine the 1920 Antwerp games.
The only flag that can never be flown above the U.S. flag is any other national flag. According to the United States Flag Code, the U.S. flag should always be displayed at the highest position when flown alongside other flags. This reflects the respect and prominence of the United States among nations. Additionally, the U.S. flag should never be used for advertising purposes or displayed in a manner that would dishonor it.
1900, first flown on Federation 1901.
An American flag or for that matter any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress... US Code:T36 Ch10.176 (a) 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. Opinions: Mutiny, piracy, sinking, coup, rebellion of the people/government. The fact that any flag flown upside-down means distress is not the whole story however... flags flown upside-down can and are used as a form of protest. The flag is a symbol of control and superiority. The use of such in any other way is considered "desecration."
Most flags used in military funeral were flown over the Capitol in Washington DC for just a moment before being packaged for military funerals.
The American Flag flown upside down is a cry for help. It was mainly used on boats before the era of radio.
The black flag has several uses. In 1831, the black flag was used as a protest symbol in the first Canut revolt. It was flown in the 1840s hunger riots. It is also used as a symbol anarchist.
The flag is flown upside down as a signal of distress or emergency. Traditionally, it indicates a life-threatening situation or a need for immediate help. This practice is recognized in maritime and military contexts, where the upside-down flag signifies that the situation is dire. However, it can also be used in protests to express dissent or discontent with the government.
Etiquette states certain things should never be done out of respect for the American Flag. The flag should never be flown upside down, be used as a decoration, be used for advertising, be used as part of a costume, be marked in any way, be used for carrying, or touch the ground.
It is a DISTRESS signal ... calling for Help
National flags flown upside down used to be an internationally recognized signal to signify a distress situation but with modern communications, this is no longer necessary. The Union Flag flown upside down is still seen occasionally, but this is down to ignorance rather than distress.
The 34 star flag was first used in 1861 to acknowledge Kansas. This is actually the same year in which the confederate flag was flown. Despite that the South seceded from the Union, Lincoln would not allow any stars to be removed. The 34 star flag flew until 1863 when the 35 star flag was created to acknowledge West Virginia.