It's not a government job that gets a lot of attention or media coverage.

But the office of U.S. Chief of Protocol is a uniquely sensitive position. If done right, no one even notices. But if done wrong, it can spark an international crisis.

Former journalist Selwa Roosevelt -- always known as "Lucky" -- was Chief of Protocol under :resident Ronald Reagan, from 1982 to 1989.  That's longer than anyone else has ever served in that position.

I met Lucky Roosevelt the year after she left the government.