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

That's because the flag on an American servicemember's uniform is backward ... but instead of physically carrying a flagpole, they wear it as a patch on their right shoulder.

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 people ask, "Why is the US flag reversed when it's ...