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The Power and Evolution of the Symbolism that is Part of the Olympic Tradition
When the world came together for the closing ceremony of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, we saw tradition and symbolism combine....
Clay Doherty
Aug 11, 20244 min read


Protocol Missteps Mar Opening Days of 2024 Summer Olympics
If the French Can Get Diplomatic Protocol Wrong - Anyone Can. The Olympic Flag was raised upside down during the Opening Ceremonies of...
Clay Doherty
Jul 28, 20244 min read


A New King Ascends the Throne in Malaysia
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of the Malaysian State of Johor will take the oath as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. A new...
Clay Doherty
Jan 30, 20242 min read


God Save King Frederik X
The new official portrait of His Majesty King Frederik X and Her Majesty Queen Mary that was released in the week leading up to his...
Clay Doherty
Jan 14, 20242 min read


Seven Decades in the Making
This morning, HM King Charles III delivered his first "King's Speech" to open the fourth session of the 58th Parliament. The last State...
Clay Doherty
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Flying at Half-Staff
Today, the Nation and the City by the Bay will honor and remember one of my home state’s greatest leaders, The Honorable Dianne...
Clay Doherty
Oct 5, 20234 min read


Remember September 12th
Today, I am reminded of the glorious gift that can come from our shared humanity, experienced not just here in the United States, but...
Clay Doherty
Sep 12, 20234 min read


One Year Later - "We Will Meet Again"
One year ago, the world paused. In an instant – a major chapter of world history shuttered with four simple words – “God Save the King.”...
Clay Doherty
Sep 7, 20233 min read


2,555 Days Later - A Lifetime to go
Seven years ago today, I left USAID to open my own consultancy. Despite a global pandemic and the challenges of entrepreneurship, I loved...
Clay Doherty
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Back to my Passion for Protocol
I've had a great week getting back to my passion for Protocol getting to participate in the Protocol Officers Association Annual Forum...
Clay Doherty
Jul 27, 20231 min read


NATO Summit Public Forum 2023
While I may not be in Vilnius, I'm very proud to be supporting NATO's Public Diplomacy Division as we host a networking breakfast and...
Clay Doherty
Jul 10, 20231 min read


May Liberty Dwell Here
May we truly be able to keep it Dr. Franklin. Happy Independence Day!
Clay Doherty
Jul 4, 20231 min read


Nothing Happy About It
Today we honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion - those whose sacrifice of their lives keeps us free. To them and to...
Clay Doherty
May 29, 20231 min read


A Day for the Protocol History Books
Happy and glorious! Truly a day for the history books! God Save the King! #Coronation2023
Clay Doherty
May 6, 20231 min read


Remembering the Last Coronation
Ahead of tomorrow's coronation of HM King Charles III, I wanted to share photos my dad took from the reviewing stands along the Mall at...
Clay Doherty
May 5, 20231 min read


75 Years of Answering the Challenge
On April 3, 1948, President Truman signed the Marshall Plan, which allocated more than $5 billion in aid to 16 European countries. In...
Clay Doherty
Apr 3, 20231 min read


71 years of history - Thank you Ma'am
Don't think any of us would have imagined that a year ago today Her Late Majesty's commemoration of 70 years on the throne would be her...
Clay Doherty
Feb 6, 20231 min read


Remembering my Dad, my Hero
I pause to remember my Dad, who we lost 24 years ago today at the age of 79. The photo on the left was taken in Honolulu in early 1942,...
Clay Doherty
Jan 6, 20231 min read


A Date That Lives in Infamy
"December 7, 1941 - A date which will live in infamy...." Today, I post my annual tribute in remembrance and honor of my late father - a...
Clay Doherty
Dec 7, 20221 min read


HM The King's 74th Birthday
Happy 74th Birthday to HM The King. The official photograph taken under an ancient oak tree was released on the occasion of his birthday...
Clay Doherty
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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