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Trump Orders US Flags At Half-Mast To Honour Dolly Parton
US President Donald Trump has directed that American flags be flown at half-mast across the country for one week in honour of country music legend, Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The order, announced on Tuesday, August 25, will remain in effect until sunset on September 1, 2026.
It applies to the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military installations, naval stations, and US embassies and diplomatic missions around the world.
Announcing the tribute on his Truth Social platform, Trump described Parton as one of the greatest figures in country music and said her death was a profound loss to millions of fans.
“There has never been anyone like her, and never will,” the US president said.
Parton, whose career spanned more than six decades, was celebrated as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist.
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She became a global music icon through timeless hits such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You.
Beyond her success in entertainment, Parton earned widespread admiration for her charitable work, particularly through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a literacy initiative that has provided millions of free books to children around the world.
The presidential directive places Parton among a select group of distinguished private citizens to receive a nationwide flag-lowering tribute, reflecting her lasting influence on American culture and society.
Flags will remain at half-mast across the country through September 1 as Americans pay tribute to one of the most beloved and influential entertainers of her generation.
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