Natalie Jones | |
---|---|
Acting Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
In office August 1, 2013 –May 13, 2014 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Capricia Marshall |
Succeeded by | Peter A. Selfridge |
Deputy U.S. Chief of Protocol | |
In office July 1,2011 –January 20,2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
For the British Paralympic swimmer,see Natalie Jones.
Natalie Jones served as the United States Deputy Chief of Protocol. [1] She was the acting United States Chief of Protocol during the Obama administration from August 1,2013,until Peter A. Selfridge was sworn into the post on May 13,2014. In this role she served as the link between the White House and foreign ambassador and visiting dignitaries. In addition the office manages Blair House,the official guesthouse of the President of the United States.
Though she was reported to be a likely pick by the Trump administration to be the White House Social Secretary, [2] The Washington Post reported on February 6,2017,that she had backed out of the hiring process. [3]
Jones is a graduate of Naperville Central High School and Emory University. [4] She married Patrick Hallahan in 2012. [5]
The first lady of the United States (FLOTUS) is the title held by the hostess of the White House,usually the wife of the president of the United States,concurrent with the president's term in office. Although the first lady's role has never been codified or officially defined,she figures prominently in the political and social life of the United States. Since the early 20th century,the first lady has been assisted by official staff,now known as the Office of the First Lady and headquartered in the East Wing of the White House.
The Gridiron Club is the oldest and among the most prestigious journalistic organizations in Washington,D.C.
The White House social secretary is responsible for the planning,coordination,and execution of official social events at the White House,the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States.
The Office of the First Lady (OFL) is the staff accountable to the first lady of the United States. The office and its responsibilities,while not constitutionally mandated,have grown as the role of the first lady has grown and formalized through the history of the United States. The Office of the First Lady is an entity of the White House Office,part of the Executive Office of the President. It is located in the East Wing.
Morning Joe is an American morning news talk show,airing weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the cable news channel MSNBC. It features former Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough reporting and discussing the news of the day in a panel format with co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist,along with recurring and special guests.
Jeremy Mill Bernard served as the White House social secretary. Bernard was appointed to the position by President Barack Obama on February 25,2011. He was the first male,as well as the first openly gay individual,to serve as the White House social secretary.
LGBT history in the United States spans the contributions and struggles of lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender (LGBT) people,as well as the LGBT social movements they have built.
John Rufus Gifford is an American politician,and diplomat,who serves as the chief of protocol of the United States. Between 2013 and 2017,he was the United States Ambassador to Denmark.
Peter A. Selfridge is a U.S. public servant who served as the United States Chief of Protocol from 2014 to 2017. In this role he served as the link between the White House and foreign ambassadors and visiting dignitaries. In addition,his office managed Blair House,the official guesthouse of the President of the United States.
The 2016 United States presidential election in Wyoming was held on November 8,2016,as part of the 2016 United States presidential election in which all 50 states plus the District of Columbia participated. Wyoming voters chose electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting the Republican Party's nominee,businessman Donald Trump,and running mate Indiana Governor Mike Pence against Democratic Party nominee,former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her running mate,Virginia Senator Tim Kaine.
Tomasz "Tom" P. Malinowski is an American politician and diplomat who was the U.S. representative from New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 2019 to 2023. A Democrat,he served as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy,Human Rights,and Labor in the Obama administration.
Mercedes Schlapp is an American communications specialist and political commentator for both English and Spanish media. She has served in two presidential administrations as director of specialty media under George W. Bush and as White House Director of Strategic Communications in the Trump administration from September 2017 to July 2019. She went on to work on the Trump 2020 re-election campaign as senior advisor for strategic communications.
Kayleigh McEnany is an American conservative political commentator,television journalist,and writer who served the administration of Donald Trump as the 33rd White House press secretary from April 2020 to January 2021.
Donald Trump assumed office as President of the United States on January 20,2017,and his term ended on January 20,2021. The president has the authority to nominate members of his Cabinet to the United States Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.
Lindsay Reynolds is an American event planner and government employee who served as the chief of staff of First Lady of the United States Melania Trump. Prior to her appointment on February 1,2017,she was associate director of the White House Visitors Office under President George W. Bush.
Stephanie Ann Grisham is an American former White House official who was the 32nd White House press secretary and as White House communications director from July 2019 to April 2020. She was Chief of Staff and Press Secretary for the first lady of the United States,Melania Trump from 2020 to 2021,and previously as her Press Secretary from 2017 to 2019.
The Congressional Picnic is an annual event held on the South Lawn of the White House. Members of Congress and their families are invited to spend time with the president and other White House staffers in a relaxed setting. The Picnic features carnival rides and musical performances. Each year's Picnic features a theme,such as the Wild West,Broadway,and Mardi Gras.
James Dinneen Nealon Jr. is an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Honduras from 2014 to 2017. After his service as ambassador,he worked in the Department of Homeland Security from 2017 to 2018.
Lauren Ashley Underwood is an American politician and registered nurse who is a U.S. representative from Illinois's 14th congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party. Her district,once represented by former House Speaker Dennis Hastert,includes the outer western suburbs of Chicago,including Crystal Lake,Geneva,Oswego,Woodstock,and Yorkville.
David M. Turk is an American attorney serving as the United States deputy secretary of energy in the Biden administration.