Governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton

In accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, all flags of the United States and the District of Columbia shall be flown at half-staff until sunset on September 1, 2026, in honor of Dolly Parton. The order applies throughout the District of Columbia.

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The District of Columbia Office of the Secretary flag status page reports a current half-staff order for today.

The source indicates that flags are lowered to half-staff during the day in Washington, D.C., but it does not provide a specific reason or an issuing authority beyond the flag status posting.

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Written and maintained by Josh Forehand

Last reviewed August 26, 2026