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

Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags," explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms. Following is a transcript of the video. A lot of ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Upside down American flags are flying at demonstrations ... But what exactly does it mean? The upside down flag traces its origins to the sea, where sailors flew them as a ...