THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - American Flag Flown Upside-Down at Somali Independence Day Event in Minnesota.
The alleged accidental display of an upside-down American flag during a Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota has prompted backlash, skepticism, and apologies from organizers and city officials.
The supposedly accidental display of an upside-down American flag during a Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota has prompted backlash, and apologies from organizers and city officials. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: During a Somali Independence Day event at Lake George Park Pavilion in St. Cloud, Minnesota , an American flag was displayed upside down on a city flagpole, sparking outrage. The incident occurred on July 3, the day before the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. DETAIL: Video of the event circulated widely on social media, leading some residents and local officials to question how the supposed error could have gone unnoticed despite hundreds of attendees, political speakers, and sponsoring organizations being…Open