President Bartlet internally wrestles with his passion for immersing in Mars exploration against unyielding White House duties and diplomatic obligations like the Iceland concert, symbolizing broader tensions between personal inspiration and institutio...
President Bartlet internally wrestles with his passion for immersing in Mars exploration against unyielding White House duties and diplomatic obligations like the Iceland concert, symbolizing broader tensions between personal inspiration and institutional demands.
Events in This Arc
As Charlie recites Bartlet's grueling afternoon schedule of budget meetings and receptions, Bartlet eagerly declares his evening free for immersing himself in Mars books and Galileo lore, revealing his childlike …
As Bartlet envisions a personal evening immersed in Mars literature after his schedule, Mrs. Landingham firmly vetoes it, mandating attendance at the Reykjavik Symphony concert at the Kennedy Center. Charlie …
Bartlet slips unnoticed into the Oval Office, jolting his senior aides with a sharp quip that reclaims his commanding presence amid their murmurs. He presses Sam for Galileo V updates, …