Historically, the backward flag can be traced back to the Civil War. During the war, troop had flag bearers who would carry ...

Of course, both French and American flags and their historical spin-offs (like the Italian tricolore) have been absorbed over time into national civic religions, despite their secular origins.

“You know, you’re not going to not have everyone be on the same page about everything and like the same candidate or whatnot, but to do it to the American flag, that’s another story.