When does a country lower its flag for a private citizen? Dolly Parton puts a rare honour in focus
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By The Times of India
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When does a country lower its flag for a private citizen? Dolly Parton puts a rare honour in focus
The US President’s decision to lower flags for Dolly Parton has put the spotlight on a mark of national mourning usually associated with heads of state and public officials. India, too, has made exceptions for cultural icons — but should the honour be extended more often to the national treasures who shaped the country without ever governing it?
