White House Police Officer Clarence L. Dalrymple
This photograph of Clarence L. Dalrymple of the White House police force was taken on February 18, 1920. Dalrymple guarded seven presidents over the course of his 40-year career, which spanned from 1898-1938. Dalrymple typically guarded the side entrance of the West Wing on West Executive Avenue, a favorite spot for newspaper reporters and press photographers. At the end of his career, Dalrymple served as a captain in the uniformed Secret Service, which was established in 1930.
- Photographer
- National Photo Company
- Date of Work
- February 18, 1920
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- Library of Congress