What is the purpose of the two glass panels on either side of the president when he is speaking? If they are for protection, why are they so small? Do they really
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What are the two small glass pieces next to US presidents while giving speeches supposed to do? Are they some sort of protection? How does such a tiny piece of glass protect
What is the purpose of the two glass panels on either side of the president when he is speaking? If they are for protection, why are they so small? Do they really
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What is the purpose of the two glass panels on either side of the president when he is speaking? If they are for protection, why are they so small? Do they really
![Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba (front row, 3rd L) and other dignitaries attend a May Day rally at Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria May 1, 2017. Picture taken through glass. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba (front row, 3rd L) and other dignitaries attend a May Day rally at Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria May 1, 2017. Picture taken through glass.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E6FT0M/nigeria-labour-congress-nlc-president-ayuba-wabba-front-row-3rd-l-and-other-dignitaries-attend-a-may-day-rally-at-eagle-square-in-abuja-nigeria-may-1-2017-picture-taken-through-glass-reutersafolabi-sotunde-2E6FT0M.jpg)