CA State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 26, 2026
President Donald Trump ordered all American flags to fly at half-staff throughout the United States to honor country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. Parton was an iconic entertainer, singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and actress known for her legendary music career and humanitarian work, including her Imagination Library program which has provided over 300 million free books to children. The half-staff order recognizes her tremendous contributions to American culture and her lasting impact on millions of people worldwide.
Flag protocol
All United States flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise August 26, 2026 through sunset September 1, 2026.
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This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.