President Trump orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

President Trump ordered all U.S. flags to half-staff to honor Dolly Parton. The order applies from August 25, 2026 through sunset on September 1, 2026.

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President Donald J. Trump ordered the United States flag lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton.

The source states that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions.

The same period also applies to all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

The order runs from August 25, 2026 through sunset on September 1, 2026.

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Last reviewed August 25, 2026