MO State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
President Donald Trump ordered United States flags to be flown at half-staff following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Parton was celebrated for her legendary 60-year music career, philanthropy, and cultural impact, including her Imagination Library program that provided over 300 million free books to children. The Governor of Missouri implemented this federal presidential order across the state's government buildings and facilities.
Flag protocol
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from 6:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026, through sunset (6:00 p.m.) on September 1, 2026.
Source: oa.mo.gov
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.