An Appeal to Heaven flag, center left, is pictured at a rally in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, in support of President Donald Trump.

Eric Burlison wants you to believe that there is nothing sinister about him, Mike Johnson, Samuel Alito, or the violent insurrectionists of Jan. 6 flying the “An Appeal to Heaven” flag.

An Appeal to Heaven flag, center left, is pictured at a rally in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, in support of President Donald Trump. - Carolyn Kaster/AP ...

Supporters of President Donald Trump carry an “Appeal To Heaven” flag as they gather at Independence Mall before an ABC News town hall, Sept. 15, 2020, in Philadelphia.

The "Appeal to Heaven" flag has equally broad usage; it originated during the Revolutionary War and quotes the philosopher John Locke in defense of rebellion against unjust authority.

Robbin MacVittie: If we can’t fly ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag, we lose a piece of our nation’s history Jun 15, 2024 Jun 15, 2024 Updated Sep 20, 2024 ...

Two residents of Nashua, N.H., are suing the city for forbidding them from flying the colonial-era "Appeal to Heaven" flag, which government officials deemed to be "not in harmony" with the city's ...

Historically, flying the American flag upside down was a way for sailors to indicate distress or to call for help. In the 1960s and ’70s, it was used by Vietnam War protesters.

The “Appeal to Heaven” flag flying outside a Carteret County beach home owned by Macon Newby, the wife of North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, on May 23, 2024.

The Appeal to Heaven flag is now also associated with American far-right movements and supporters of former President Donald Trump. The flag has appeared at Trump rallies, and it appeared among ...

The Appeal to Heaven flag is now also associated with American far-right movements and supporters of former President Donald Trump. The flag has appeared at Trump rallies, and it appeared among ...