<P> Through custom and precedent , the Sergeant at Arms performs a number of protocol and ceremonial duties . Among these duties are to lead formal processions at ceremonies such as presidential inaugurations , joint sessions of Congress ( such as the State of the Union address , prior to 2007 ) , formal addresses to the Congress , greeting and escorting visiting foreign dignitaries , and to supervise congressional funeral arrangements . In this capacity , the Sergeant at Arms is most famous for announcing the arrival of the President , a responsibility that he took over from the Doorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives when the latter position was abolished in 1995 . Custom dictates that he announce the arrival of the Supreme Court , the President 's cabinet , and finally the President by saying , `` Mister ( or Madam ) Speaker , the President of the United States ! '' </P>
<P> Through custom and precedent , the Sergeant at Arms performs a number of protocol and ceremonial duties . Among these duties are to lead formal processions at ceremonies such as presidential inaugurations , joint sessions of Congress ( such as the State of the Union address , prior to 2007 ) , formal addresses to the Congress , greeting and escorting visiting foreign dignitaries , and to supervise congressional funeral arrangements . In this capacity , the Sergeant at Arms is most famous for announcing the arrival of the President , a responsibility that he took over from the Doorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives when the latter position was abolished in 1995 . Custom dictates that he announce the arrival of the Supreme Court , the President 's cabinet , and finally the President by saying , `` Mister ( or Madam ) Speaker , the President of the United States ! '' </P>
who announces president at state of the union
who announces president at state of the union
the Sergeant at Arms
the Sergeant at Arms