America is paying tribute to Dolly Parton in a powerful way.
Following the country legend’s death at 80, President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to be lowered for one week in Dolly’s honor, a rare national gesture recognizing the enormous impact she had on generations of Americans.
For more than six decades, Dolly brought people together through songs including Jolene, 9 to 5 and Coat of Many Colors. But her legacy reached far beyond music, from movies and Dollywood to her famous Imagination Library literacy program.
Now, flags across the country will serve as a visible reminder of just how much Dolly meant to America.
For millions who grew up listening to her music, it is a fitting farewell to a woman whose songs, generosity and unmistakable spirit became part of American culture.
