Ben is named for the country’s first important diplomat, Ben Franklin.
Photo via Twitter
The President’s Portuguese Water Dogs, Bo and Sunny, get a lot of press, but they aren’t the only dogs in the White House. As many of you know, last Thursday was Bring Your Child to Work Day. Since his kids are all grown, Secretary of State John Kerry brought his one-year-old Yellow Lab, Ben, to work. Ben even has his own Twitter handle, @Diplomutt.