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Oval Office Photo‑Op Armchairs (Ceremonial Seating)

Ceremonial armchairs in the Oval Office used by the President and visiting dignitaries for seating during credentialing/photo‑op events; appears in 'The State Dinner' interacting with named characters.

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S1E7 · The State Dinner

Curt Diplomacy and a Quiet Naval Redeployment

The matched armchairs physically stage the intimate diplomatic theater, forcing proximity between Bartlet and Siguto; their ceremonial presence makes the guest's monosyllables feel amplified and exposes the discomfort of both men to the press.

Before: Set on the Oval Office rug, occupied by Bartlet and Siguto for the photo‑op.

After: Still in place as the photo‑op dissolves and Bartlet returns, carrying residual awkwardness.

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