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Why an upside-down American flag was hung in Yosemite National Park

The flag was reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan as a sign of protest by Yosemite employees concerned about the recent downsizing carried out as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiatives.

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Video: Demonstrators hang upside-down American flag at Yosemite National Park

As visitors descended on Yosemite National Park to witness its iconic “Firefall” event, an upside-down American flag was hung on a park summit to protest the ongoing federal job cuts carried out by President Trump's administration.

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Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park by workers protesting job cuts

A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall.

‘Distress flag’ flies over Yosemite to protest cuts as crowds view firefall

Flying the American flag upside down is often done during times of distress or unrest. An American flag was hung upside down ...

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Watch the 'Firefall' phenomenon at El Capitan inside Yosemite National Park

The annual Horsetail Fall event at Yosemite National Park − also known as the "Firefall"- is back with people vying for the perfect spot in the central California park to see the iconic ...

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