In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

An inverted American flag, which was displayed at Yosemite National Park in February 2025, is a historic symbol of dire distress.

It's not nearly as instantly recognizable as the American ... the United States to achieve their freedom. For Black Americans ...

Flying a flag upside down is traditionally a sign of "dire distress," the United States Flag Code states. The symbol of protest ... which are every American’s properties," Gavin Carpenter ...