Upside-Down US Flag Meaning: 'Distress' Signal Seen Flying Across the US
An inverted American flag, which was displayed at Yosemite National Park in February 2025, is a historic symbol of dire distress.
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Why an upside-down American flag was hung in Yosemite National Park
Traditionally, hanging the American flag upside down symbolizes a distress call. Gavin Carpenter, a maintenance mechanic with Yosemite, spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday and said he ...