Rufus Gifford
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Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Ambassador
Description
Chief of protocol for the U.S. State Department (serves as a liaison between the president and leaders of other countries) since 2021. Former United States Ambassador to Denmark (2013-2017). Former Finance Director for President Barack Obama's reelection campaign (2012). Appeared in Danish television's prime-time documentary series on him, Jeg er Ambassadøren fra Amerika (I Am the Ambassador From America), which earned local awards. Creative Director, David Entertainment (1998-2004). Ran for the U.S. House from a Massachusetts district in 2018, but he lost the Democratic primary. Deputy Campaign Manager for Joe Biden's presidential campaign (2020).
See Also
Further Reading/Research
- http://denmark.usembassy.gov/ambassador.html
- http://www.out.com/news-opinion/2014/02/04/rufus-gifford-talks-being-gay-us-ambassador-denmark-partner-dog
- https://www.advocate.com/politics/2021/12/20/gay-man-rufus-gifford-confirmed-state-department-protocol-chief
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VEspqRrqpc
