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

They also carry symbols, which is why the American Flag can appear backwards on U.S. military uniforms (for a good reason). There are even strict rules around what is expected of service member ...

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 ...