One of the oldest flags of the world, the Union Jack is a combination ... can also be traced back to the colors of the soldiers’ uniforms who fought for the country during the Napoleonic wars.

Gretchen Whitmer announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff ... the more than 600,000 Michiganders who served in uniform during World War II,” said Gov. Whitmer.

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 ...