The upside down flag traces its origins to the sea, where sailors flew them as a signal of distress to other maritime travelers. But on land, it has been used as a symbol of protest for decades.

If you notice the American flag flying at half-staff today in Oklahoma, there's a reason. United States flags are lowered to half-staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered the state's U.S. flags and Ohio flags to fly at half-staff May 15 in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week, according to a May 14 press release.