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- As the size of the president's staff grew over the latter half of the 20th century, the West Wing generally came to be seen as too small for its modern governmental functions. Today, most of the staff members of the Executive Office of the President are located in the adjacent Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
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Jul 31, 2021 · Think of the past 20 years: endless war in Iraq and Afghanistan, economic collapse, political division, the chaotic Trump Presidency, the devastation of COVID; all of it has diminished American power and prestige. This week Joe Biden annoucned an end to combat operations in Iraq but thousands of US troops will remain. (Flickr: US Army)
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- "I Drink From The Keg Of Glory. Bring Me The Finest Muffins And Bagels In All The Land." - Josh Lyman. Any fan of The West Wing has certainly quoted this Josh Lyman line after a victory, no matter how small.
- "Some Of Them Will Laugh And Most Of Them Won't Care But For Some, They Might Honestly See That It's About Going To The Blackboard And Raising Your Hand."
- "You're A Smart, Savvy Woman, Who Could Easily Consider World Domination As A Next Career Move" - Charlie Young. Charlie tells this line to C.J. and the audience knows it's true.
- "It's Not The Battles We Lose That Bother Me, It's The Ones We Don't Suit Up For." - Toby Ziegler. The same sentiment as, "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take," Toby shows his disappointment when the polling numbers for reelection seem to be more important than the work they're currently doing.
The West Wing presents a reverence of American institutions that still frequents political rhetoric but may be less well-received by progressives today. Bartlett staffers never hesitate to call out bigotry or prejudice but they are seen as flukes in the system rather than something inherent.
Sep 20, 2019 · September 20, 2019. ©NBC / Courtesy Everett Collection. Partway through the second season of The West Wing, which premiered 20 years ago on Sunday, Ainsley Hayes (Emily Proctor) is pondering...
Oct 26, 2020 · How The West Wing foreshadowed the Obama era. 25 October 2020. By Jennifer Keishin Armstrong,Features correspondent. Alamy. As the stars of the critically acclaimed TV series reunite to urge ...
May 13, 2022 · With humorous and smart writing, eye-catching filming, and a multifaceted view through complex characters, the West Wing is a thought-provoking show that is still relevant today. It provides a rare view into the difficult, yet so important, world of the West Wing. We can’t see inside our current West Wing and see what is there.
Sep 23, 2019 · But sometimes the problems they tackle are still so relevant — sharply so — they could have been written yesterday. Looking back, here are a few episodes and moments that help illustrate the progress we've made — and all the positive changes we have yet to make — in our country since The West Wing hit the air.
