Episode 307 • • 20:08 - 22:05
307: US-EU Framework Agreement
Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, British Tradition
During President Obama's address to the British Parliament, the presence of the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod drew attention. The ceremonial staff, which appeared white rather than black, was criticized for its aesthetic similarity to a curtain rail. The role is a traditional part of the parliamentary process in the United Kingdom.