Photographer's Camera for Bartlet-Keith Photo-Op

Photographer's camera waits poised in the White House during a tense afternoon meeting. Bartlet, Sam, Charlie, Mr. Keith, and a TV reporter stand ready for the feel-good shot amid Dow plunge news. Bartlet unnerved by Hoover anecdote halts the session; Charlie reschedules to shield optics. The equipment's readiness amps pressure on staff decisions.

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

Market Plunge and the Canceled Photo‑Op

The Photographer's camera is physically poised to capture the President and Mr. Keith; its readiness creates pressure to proceed. When the President hesitates and Charlie intervenes, the camera's purpose shifts from recording a feel‑good image to being an instrument whose presence must be managed for optics.

Before: Assembled, aimed, and ready on the photographer's tripod or shoulder, awaiting the group's cue.

After: Packed down or placed aside temporarily after the shot is called off; remains available for the rescheduled photo.

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

Hoover Handshake Unnerves Bartlet — Photo‑Op Postponed

The Photographer's camera is physically poised to capture the President with Mr. Keith and the Mayor; it amplifies the pressure to proceed with the staged moment and becomes an instrument paused when the President and staff recalibrate.

Before: Set up and aimed for the scheduled photo‑op, operator counting down.

After: Lowered/paused after Bartlet halts the count; remains available but the shoot is rescheduled.

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