President Trump orders flags lowered across U.S. in memory of Dolly Parton
Trump said the flags will stay at half-staff for one week as tributes pour in for the 10-time Grammy winner.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered American flags lowered nationwide for one week beginning at 6 p.m. ET to honor country music icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80 years old. Trump announced the directive on Truth Social shortly after her death was confirmed.
- The 10-time Grammy-winning Queen of Country died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday after battling health issues throughout the past year. Parton had canceled a planned Las Vegas residency in May following the challenges.
- Parton wrote hundreds of songs including classics "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You" that achieved more than 100 million worldwide sales and more than 1 billion online streams. Her prolific catalog defined generations of country music.
- Lowering United States flags is typically reserved for major political or military figures, making this a rare honor for an entertainer. Her death prompted widespread reactions from notable figures across music, film, and television industries.
- Beyond her music career, Parton founded the Imagination Library to promote children's literacy, cementing her legacy as philanthropist. Her charm transcended generations and political divides, making her a rare beloved figure across American culture.
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US President Donald Trump has expressed condolences on the death of country music legend Dolly Parton at the age of 80. Trump has announced that American flags will be flown at half-staff across the United States for a week in her honor.
Trump Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for One Week After Dolly Parton’s Death
President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Trump announced the decision in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, praising Parton as one of the greatest country singers and entertainers of all time, with an influence that reached far beyond music. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, an…
Trump Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Dolly Parton
President Trump is marking Dolly Parton's death with a nationwide gesture: flags at federal buildings will fly at half-staff for a week starting Tuesday at 6pm. "Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away," Trump wrote on...
Former and current political figures, including President Trump, are expressing their condolences over the passing of pop star Dolly Parton, who was widely loved across the United States. Highly valuing her musical achievements and social contributions, such as improving literacy, a divided American society is forming a bipartisan atmosphere of mourning.
Donald Trump Has Surprising Reaction to Dolly Parton Passing Away, Read His Message
Photo Credit: President Donald J. Trump/potus on Instagram Donald Trump just paid a heartfelt tribute to a country music legend. The President honored Dolly Parton‘s legacy after her tragic passing, citing her lasting impact on millions. The 47th President also announced a notable gesture across the country. Trump shared his tribute on Truth Social after the news of the 80-year-old cultural titan’s passing. He called her one of the greatest coun…
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