Is it disrespectful to fly the flag upside down?
While it is legal to express yourself in whatever way you so choose, it is disrespectful to fly an American flag upside down unless in a life-or-death situation, according to the United States Code.
What does a U.S. upside down flag mean?
What does an upside down flag mean? Traditionally, the American flag should never be hung upside down “except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property” according to the U.S Flag Code.
What does it mean when the flag is displayed upside down?
Many will tell you that an upside down American flag means “the country is in distress.” The US Flag Code allows this use of the flag in situations of “dire distress,” but the intention was distress as in immediate danger to life and limb, such as your ship is sinking at sea, an SoS signal.
Why do people hang the American flag upside down?
The American flag is a treasured symbol of the USA, and there are rules for handling, displaying and disposing of flags. The United States Code says the flag should only be flown upside down to signal “dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.” However, many Americans fly it upside as a form of political protest.
What happens if the flag is upside down?
Douglas Applegate ( Ohio) in 1991
Is it appropriate to fly the flag upside down?
While it is legal to express yourself in whatever way you so chose, it is illegal to fly an American flag upside down unless you are in a life or death situation. People have faced legal charges for flying an American flag upside down. Stores have also been forced to remove upside down American flags on clothing.