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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Donald Trump Orders Flags to Be Flown At Half-Staff for the Next Week to Honor Dolly Parton: ‘There Has Never Been Anyone Like Her & Never Will’
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Dolly Parton's LGBTQ+ Advocacy Honored Amid Trump’s Flag Order
As Trump announced the national honour, Bernie Sanders remembered Parton as an advocate for “LGBTQ+ rights” alongside her philanthropy. The post Dolly Parton’s death: Donald Trump orders US flags to be lowered for a week to honour star appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
US President Donald Trump announced today that in honor of the famous singer Dolly Parton, who died today at the age of 80, the American flag will be flown at half-staff across the US for a week.
Donald Trump Orders US Flags Lowered Following Dolly Parton’s Passing
Photo credit: David Redfern/Getty Images Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to honor the legendary singer Dolly Parton following her death. The president paid tribute to the late singer soon after her death was announced. Donald Trump said U.S. flags would be lowered following Dolly Parton’s death at age 80 View this post on Instagram Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share a message after Dolly Parton’s death. He wrote, “Very sad…
Trump mourns Dolly Parton, orders US flags lowered to half-mast
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered that US flags be flown at half-staff in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80. The family of the country music icon, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist announced her death on Tuesday in a video statement on social media. Taking to Truth Social, Trump said […] Trump mourns Dolly Parton, orders US flags lowered to half-mast
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