Location
Joshua Tree National Park
Real U.S. national park referenced in The West Wing (S01E08 "Enemies"); used in the narrative to symbolize desert solitude and moral stewardship of public lands.
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S1E8
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Enemies
Bartlet's Midnight Parks Lecture
Joshua Tree is named for its spiny desert solitude—another tonal piece in the litany that demonstrates Bartlet's encyclopedic recall and affection for disparate landscapes.
Atmosphere
Evoked as sunbaked and silent—open sky and desert hush.
Functional Role
Strengthens emotional appeal for conservation across climate zones.
Symbolic Significance
Conjures resilience and stark beauty deserving federal care.
Mention of gnarled yucca and sculpted rock
Invoked for desert contrast in the list
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