In the US, Mourning for Dolly Parton: Flags Lowered to Half Mast
Following the death of legendary country music star Dolly Parton at age 80, President Trump ordered the lowering of US flags to half mast.
Country music's world‑renowned star Dolly Parton's death at age 80 prompted the launch of a nationally‑regulated application in the U.S. President Donald Trump's proclamation resulted in a decision to lower the American flag nationwide to half‑staff.
Flags Halfway to September 1
In the statement released by the White House on August 25, 2026, it ordered that flags be lowered to half‑staff until sunset. It was clarified that the measure will remain in effect until sunset on September 1, 2026. The directive applies to federal buildings and lands of the United States nationwide.
Within the Scope of the Decision on Military Facilities
Trump’s order did not stop at public buildings. It also called for the flags on U.S. military bases on American soil, at naval stations, and on federal government vessels to be lowered to half‑staff for the same period.
Also to be applied in US missions abroad
According to the White House statement, the measure will also apply outside U.S. borders. Flags at U.S. embassies, diplomatic missions, consulates, and U.S. military facilities and equipment abroad will be lowered to half by September 1.
Parton Dies at 80
Dolly Parton died at age 80 on August 25, 2026. Her death sent shockwaves through the artist's fans and the art world, as she had reached wide audiences not only through her music career but also through film, entrepreneurship, and charitable work.
Legacy Reaching Millions
With worldwide hits such as “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton became one of country music’s most important figures. Over her career she sold more than 100 million albums and earned 10 Grammy awards from 55 nominations.
Also Recognized for Education and Charity Work
The artist's legacy was not limited to music. The Imagination Library founded by Parton carried out work aimed at increasing children's access to books. The artist, who also played an important role in the founding of the Dollywood amusement park, came to the spotlight with charitable activities for many years.
Special Decision from Trump for Dolly Parton
In the statement released by the White House, Trump gave an instruction to reduce flags at the federal level by half as a sign of respect for Parton's memory. Thus, a special commemoration practice that would last nearly a week has been initiated in U.S. federal facilities nationwide and in American official facilities abroad.
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