what is the meaning of flying the us flag upside down
Flag desecration Flying an American flag upside down is not necessarily meant as political protest. The practice has its origin in a distress signal; displaying a flag in this manner is "a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property";[113] It can also be viewed as an act of desecration.[114] It has been used by extension to make a statement about distress in civic, political, or other areas. On the 13 April 1996 episode of Saturday Night Live, musical guests Rage Against the Machine made a statement about the host, billionaire Steve Forbes, by hanging two upside-down American flags from their amplifiers.