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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Trump Orders Flags to Half Staff After the Death of Dolly Parton
Amy Harris/Amy Harris/Invision/APPresident Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to half staff in honor of the late country icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville. She was 80 years old.Flags will be lowered for one week starting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Trump said.“This is a true loss for millions of people,” Trump said on Truth Social. “There has never been anyone like her, and never will.”Parton’s death was announced by her nephew and head of secur…
JUST IN: President Trump Issues Touching Response to Dolly Parton’s Passing – Also Orders American Flag to Be Lowered for One-Week Period * The Gateway Pundit * by Cullen Linebarger
President Trump has weighed in on the legendary Dolly Parton's death, which was revealed earlier today. The post JUST IN: President Trump Issues Touching Response to Dolly Parton’s Passing – Also Orders American Flag to Be Lowered for One-Week Period appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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