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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.
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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."
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∙ 2014-06-27 14:34:30
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∙ 2010-11-12 04:21:03It is a sign of distress. SOS.
The flag should only be flown upside down when you are in need of urgent help.
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What does an upside down US flag symbolize?
Any flag flown upside down is a distress signal.
Is the American flag ever flown upside-down?
yes
Incorrect way to display a US flag?
It can not be flown upside down.
When was the only time in history our US flag was flown upside down?
I cant think of a specific instance when the flag was flown upside down, but it is only done when a US position has been overrun or if there is an emergency there.A national flag flying upside down is an international sign of distress.
When is the US flag flown up-side-down?
Flying the flag upside down is an international sign of distress.
When the flag is flown upside down is it a signal of?
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
When the American flag is flown upside down it's a signal of what?
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
Why is a flag flown upside down and at half mast?
A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.
What does an upside down US flag symbolize?
Any flag flown upside down is a distress signal.
Flag flown upside down?
It means that the subject who flew the flag is in distress. It's rather an SOS in flag language.
What does it mean when the Australian flag is hung upside down?
When the flag is flown or placed upside down, this is a signal of distress. For this reason, it should not be flown in this position at any other time.
Is the American flag ever flown upside-down?
yes
Incorrect way to display a US flag?
It can not be flown upside down.
When was the only time in history our US flag was flown upside down?
I cant think of a specific instance when the flag was flown upside down, but it is only done when a US position has been overrun or if there is an emergency there.A national flag flying upside down is an international sign of distress.
What does it mean if someone flies the American flag upside down?
It is not a protest, when the American flag is flown upside down it is a warning that the base has been captured.
When is the US flag flown up-side-down?
Flying the flag upside down is an international sign of distress.
Why is the American flag flown upside down?
It is the international symbolism of someone in distress
