SuperUser Account / Friday, November 4, 2016 / Categories: General Flag Fact Friday! 11/4/16 FLAG FACT FRIDAY The U.S. is the only country that does not dip its flag to the host country at the Olympics opening ceremonies. When the U.S. flag-holder was asked to do so for King Edward VII at the 1908 London games, he supposedly responded, “This flag dips to no earthly king.” Print 2513