Posted on 09/10/2009 9:46:04 AM PDT by Young Werther
Use this official list to determine protocol order when developing seating charts, speaking programs, announcements and any list or documentation related to special events that involve US government officials.
If you have questions about specific situations, contact your local Congressional office, Visits offices at military bases, state/local government protocol officers or international trade development officers. These rules apply while on US territory (including embassies). For events held outside the United States, always follow local custom.
The President of the United States
Heads of State/Reigning Royalty
Vice President of the United StatesUse this official list to determine protocol order when developing seating charts, speaking programs, announcements and any list or documentation related to special events that involve US government officials.
If you have questions about specific situations, contact your local Congressional office, Visits offices at military bases, state/local government protocol officers or international trade development officers. These rules apply while on US territory (including embassies). For events held outside the United States, always follow local custom.
The President of the United States
Heads of State/Reigning Royalty
Vice President of the United States
Governors in Their Own State
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Former Presidents of the United States (in order of term, most recent last)
US Ambassadors when at post
Secretary of State (note that the Secretary of State is above the rest of The Cabinet)
Secretary General of the United Nations
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It may seem like a small thing but it discloses the culture of this white house, no one dares tell Obama anything he might not want to hear. His bullying tone last night is the gathering snowball.
He not only violated protocol but he’s violating the U.S. Constitution on a daily basis.
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