FEDERALpresidential document

President Trump orders U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton

Original title: Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton

August 25, 2026

Federal Proclamation Flag Protocol Dolly Parton

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The Frame

What this does

This order mandates a change in standard flag protocol for all federal government properties and vessels, both domestically and internationally, through September 1, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Federal Government

All federal agencies and facilities must adjust flag display protocols to half-staff.

United States military

Military posts, stations, and naval vessels are required to fly the flag at half-staff.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 25, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump has ordered the United States flag to be flown at at all federal facilities, military posts, and naval vessels worldwide to honor the memory of Dolly Parton. This directive is effective immediately and remains in place until sunset on September 1, 2026.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will the flags be at half-staff?

The flags are to remain at until sunset on September 1, 2026.

Does this order apply to private homes or businesses?

The proclamation specifically directs the order to federal facilities, military posts, naval vessels, and U.S. diplomatic facilities abroad.

Why It Matters

This order mandates a change in standard flag protocol for all federal government properties and vessels, both domestically and internationally, through September 1, 2026.

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Standardized Mourning Protocol

The proclamation explicitly extends the half-staff requirement to all U.S. diplomatic and military facilities abroad, ensuring global uniformity in the mourning period.

Donald Trump Dolly Parton

Connected Entities

personDolly Parton“The individual being honored by the proclamation.”Map →

organizationWhite House“Location where the flag is ordered to be flown at half-staff.”Map →

other11057“Proclamation number.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the proclamation.”Map →

other3395“Billing code.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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