Chief Of Protocol

Chief of Protocol captures a pivotal moment on the south lawn of the White House in November 1961, where The Honorable Angier Biddle Duke stands in distinguished service during the Kennedy administration. Slim Aarons composed this remarkable scene with the presidential helicopter waiting in the background, ready to transport the President, while Duke embodies the grace and authority of his ceremonial role. The photograph reveals the intersection of political power and personal dignity, showing how one man orchestrated the diplomatic choreography that defined an era of American elegance and global influence.

This print transforms your space into a gallery of American political history, where the visual narrative of Kennedy-era Washington brings sophistication and cultural depth to your walls. The Chief of Protocol becomes more than decoration, evolving into a conversation piece that invites discussion about pivotal moments in presidential history, diplomatic tradition, and the refined world that Slim Aarons so masterfully documented. Whether displayed in a traditional study or contemporary living room, this photograph connects your environment to the glamour and gravitas of 1960s political life, offering your guests a window into the carefully orchestrated world behind presidential power.

Available in museum-quality lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in your choice of black, white, or natural wood. This photograph preserves a singular moment when American diplomacy and presidential elegance converged, bringing Kennedy-era sophistication and historical significance into your collection today.