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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Liberals wasted NO TIME using Dolly Parton's death to bash Trump
The death of Dolly Parton sparked an outpouring of grief from fans across the political spectrum, including President Donald Trump, who ordered flags lowered nationwide in her honor.“Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.“In her ho…
After the death of Dolly Parton, U.S. President Donald Trump orders a one-week mourning flag. This honours the country icon longer than Pope Francis, who died in 2025.
Dolly Parton US flag tribute will last longer than after death of Pope Francis
US flags will fly at half-staff for Dolly Parton for longer than they did following the deaths of other notable public figures including Pope Francis, Charlie Kirk, and senator Lindsey Graham.
Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton Longer Than They Did for Pope Francis, Charlie Kirk and Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump ordered flags to fly at half-staff for one week amid Dolly Parton’s death — a period longer than what was given to other notable figures like Pope Francis, Charlie Kirk and Lindsey Graham.
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American flags in Idaho to be flown half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton speaks onstage at Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs In Symphony World Premiere at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 20, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)American flags in Idaho will be flown at half staff in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday. She was 80 years old and faced a brief battle with cancer, the Associated Press reported. President Donald Trump issued a proclama…
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