According to the U.S. flag code, the U.S. flag should not be embroidered on things such as cushions or handkerchiefs and the ...

President Trump has wrapped his political career in the American flag, making the stars and stripes a central visual in his ...

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 ...

With the 4th of July approaching the American flag will be seen on apparel everywhere, but is that against flag code?

Cards to kids in distress - In 2001 UNICEF accepted mail, drawings, and messages to deliver to schoolchildren in distress through the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF program.

Enshrined in American flag code, the union -- the blue area featuring a field of stars -- should always be displayed up. Flying the flag with the union down is a signal of distress “in instances ...

When the American flag is flown upside down — that is, with the union (the blue field with stars) at the bottom instead of the top — it is traditionally recognized as a signal of distress.

The upside down flag traces its origins to the sea, where sailors flew them as a signal of distress to other maritime travelers. But on land, it has been used as a symbol of protest for decades.

From protests in Washington to commemorative parades, Flag Day 2025 offers a moment to reflect on the American flag’s meaning and what unites the nation.

A nationwide women’s rights organization is advocating for Americans across the country to fly their flags upside down. In a press release branded as an “SOS,” the Women’s March F… ...

Want to celebrate your independence this July 4? Put your American flags away. Instead, fly a California flag.