The U.S. flag code says American flags should not be displayed upside-down except as a signal of “dire distress,” but free speech protections prevent prosecution.
It is amazing that the State Department’s “one flag” directive could be controversial. Even more amazing is how we got here ...
You will see an American flag with 9 stars in the top left corner of government websites like the Centers for Disease Control ...
The sweeping order affects all US government buildings including those overseas and carries heavy repercussions for employees if not followed ...