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60 Minutes, Helicopter Down
produced by Catherine Olian, fl. 1978-2009, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
A failure of an engine part called the gas generator in a Black Hawk helicopter caused the deaths of four soldiers. But as Morley Safer reports, it was a problem GE had repeatedly warned the United States Army to fix.
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produced by Catherine Olian, fl. 1978-2009, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
Description
A failure of an engine part called the gas generator in a Black Hawk helicopter caused the deaths of four soldiers. But as Morley Safer reports, it was a problem GE had repeatedly warned the United States Army to fix.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Catherine Olian, fl. 1978-2009, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Morley Safer, 1931-2016
Date Published / Released
1998-12-13
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Manufacturing processes, Aircraft accidents, Helicopters, Science and Technology, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, D. U.
produced by Peter Klein, 1970-, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Morley Safer, 1931-2016, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 14 mins
D. U., or 'depleted uranium,' is an anti-tank round that can tear through about anything. Can the army be forgiven for not telling their soldiers about it and the risks involved once exposed? Morley Safer reports.
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produced by Peter Klein, 1970-, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Morley Safer, 1931-2016, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 14 mins
Description
D. U., or 'depleted uranium,' is an anti-tank round that can tear through about anything. Can the army be forgiven for not telling their soldiers about it and the risks involved once exposed? Morley Safer reports.
Date Written / Recorded
1999-12-26
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Peter Klein, 1970-, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Morley Safer, 1931-2016
Date Published / Released
1999-12-26
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
William Arkin, 1956-, Doug Rokke, fl. 1999, Jerry Wheat, fl. 1999, Cassandra Garner, fl. 1999, Mark Panzera, fl. 1999, Michael Flores, fl. 1999, Bernard D. Rostker, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Ammunition, Health care issues, Soldiers, Radiological weapons, Weapons and ordnance, Persian Gulf War, 1991, War and Violence, Disease and Health
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Yankee Go Home! (South Korea)
produced by Peter Klein, 1970-, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2003), 13 mins
Bob Simon finds out that young South Koreans see President Bush as more dangerous than North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Il and have demonstrated their displeasure with attacks on the US Army.
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produced by Peter Klein, 1970-, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2003), 13 mins
Description
Bob Simon finds out that young South Koreans see President Bush as more dangerous than North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Il and have demonstrated their displeasure with attacks on the US Army.
Date Written / Recorded
2003-02-09
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Peter Klein, 1970-, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Bob Simon, 1941-2015
Date Published / Released
2003-02-09
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
George Walker Bush, 1946-, Kim Jong-Il, 1941-2011
Topic / Theme
Military bases, International relations, Political and Social Movements, Korean, North Koreans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Friendly Fire
produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by David Martin, 1943-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2003), 11 mins
Despite all the revolutionary advances brought about by precision-guided weapons, the U.S. has still not solved the age-old problem of fratricide - killing your own soldiers by mistake. David Martin reports.
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produced by Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by David Martin, 1943-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2003), 11 mins
Description
Despite all the revolutionary advances brought about by precision-guided weapons, the U.S. has still not solved the age-old problem of fratricide - killing your own soldiers by mistake. David Martin reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2003-03-12
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Mary Walsh, fl. 1979, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
David Martin, 1943-
Date Published / Released
2003-03-12
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Speaker / Narrator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Person Discussed
Scott Pelley, 1957-, Kenneth Killingsworth, fl. 2003, Paul Eaton, fl. 2003, Gordon R. Sullivan, 1937-, Sheila Harriman, fl. 2002, Stanley Harriman, 1968-2002
Topic / Theme
Accidental deaths, Military events, Friendly fire, Weapons and ordnance, War and Violence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, They Didn't Ask - He Didn't Tell
produced by Mitch Weitzner, fl. 1989-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Morley Safer, 1931-2016, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2003), 13 mins
The Army never asked about Lt. Col. Steve Loomis's homosexuality, and he didn't tell. And yet despite his long and distinguished career, he was kicked out -- just eight days shy of being eligible for his pension. Correspondent Morley Safer reports.
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produced by Mitch Weitzner, fl. 1989-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Morley Safer, 1931-2016, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2003), 13 mins
Description
The Army never asked about Lt. Col. Steve Loomis's homosexuality, and he didn't tell. And yet despite his long and distinguished career, he was kicked out -- just eight days shy of being eligible for his pension. Correspondent Morley Safer reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2003-11-14
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Mitch Weitzner, fl. 1989-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Morley Safer, 1931-2016
Date Published / Released
2003-11-14
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Charles Moskos, 1934-2008, John Hutson, fl. 2004, John Smith, fl. 2004, Steve Loomis, fl. 2003
Topic / Theme
Discharges (Armed services), Military personnel, Homosexuality, Gays, Government policy, Military justice, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
© 2003 CBS News
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60 Minutes, Love And War
produced by Shawn Efran, fl. 2004-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 12 mins
U.S. soldier and Iraqi doctor find romance in war zone. Correspondent Scott Pelley reported last spring, there was one thing the Army didn't count on. It's something else they say about romance – that love, of course, conquers all.
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produced by Shawn Efran, fl. 2004-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 12 mins
Description
U.S. soldier and Iraqi doctor find romance in war zone. Correspondent Scott Pelley reported last spring, there was one thing the Army didn't count on. It's something else they say about romance – that love, of course, conquers all.
Date Written / Recorded
2004-05-03
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Shawn Efran, fl. 2004-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2004-05-03
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Ehdaa Blackwell, 1978-, Sean Blackwell, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Marriage, Medical doctors, Soldiers, Romantic relationships, Love, Iraq War, 2003-2011, Religion and Belief Systems, War and Violence, Family and Culture, Americans, Iraqis
Copyright Message
© 2004 CBS News
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60 Minutes, Guantanamo
produced by Michael Rosenbaum, 1948-2012 and Michael Bronner, fl. 1998-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Vicki Mabrey, 1956-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 13 mins
The prison is called 'Camp Delta,' and nearly 600 suspected terrorists from the war in Afghanistan have been held there for up to 2-and-a-half years. The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule whether the government has to give those detainees some sort of legal hearing. Some new questions have been raised about condit...
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produced by Michael Rosenbaum, 1948-2012 and Michael Bronner, fl. 1998-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Vicki Mabrey, 1956-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 13 mins
Description
The prison is called 'Camp Delta,' and nearly 600 suspected terrorists from the war in Afghanistan have been held there for up to 2-and-a-half years. The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule whether the government has to give those detainees some sort of legal hearing. Some new questions have been raised about conditions there. Vicki Mabrey reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2004-06-23
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Michael Rosenbaum, 1948-2012, Michael Bronner, fl. 1998-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Vicki Mabrey, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2004-06-23
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Shah Mohammed, Thomas Wilner, fl. 1944, Al Shimkus, fl. 2004, James Yee, 1968-, John Van Natta, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Military interrogations, Trials and litigation, Military justice, Due process, Detention centers, Prisoners of war, Guantanamo Bay Detentions, Cuba, 2002-, War and Violence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, I Am A US Soldier
produced by Wendy Krantz, fl. 2004 and Draggan Mihailovich, fl. 1994-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 15 mins
Sean Baker, a National Guardsman, was working last year as a military policeman in the Guantanamo Bay prison when other MPs injured him during a training drill. Bob Simon reports.
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produced by Wendy Krantz, fl. 2004 and Draggan Mihailovich, fl. 1994-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 15 mins
Description
Sean Baker, a National Guardsman, was working last year as a military policeman in the Guantanamo Bay prison when other MPs injured him during a training drill. Bob Simon reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2004-11-02
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Wendy Krantz, fl. 2004, Draggan Mihailovich, fl. 1994-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Bob Simon, 1941-2015
Date Published / Released
2004-11-02
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Carl W. Bazil, 1962-, Bruce Simpson, fl. 2004, Sean Bateman, fl. 2004, Michael Riley, fl. 2002, Ron England, fl. 2004, Sean Baker, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Seizures, Wounds and injuries, Military drills, Violence, Detention centers, Soldiers, Military training, Guantanamo Bay Detentions, Cuba, 2002-, War and Violence
Copyright Message
© 2004 CBS News
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60 Minutes, Old Soldiers (Ready Reserves)
produced by Solly Granatstein, fl. 2001-2016 and Michael H. Gavshon, fl. 1999-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 12 mins
Bob Simon reports on former GIs being ordered to suit up for Iraq. As the violence in Iraq persists, so has pressure to maintain the number of American boots on the ground. This is a problem, since lately, the Army hasn't come close to meeting its recruitment goals.
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produced by Solly Granatstein, fl. 2001-2016 and Michael H. Gavshon, fl. 1999-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 12 mins
Description
Bob Simon reports on former GIs being ordered to suit up for Iraq. As the violence in Iraq persists, so has pressure to maintain the number of American boots on the ground. This is a problem, since lately, the Army hasn't come close to meeting its recruitment goals.
Date Written / Recorded
2004-12-03
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Solly Granatstein, fl. 2001-2016, Michael H. Gavshon, fl. 1999-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Bob Simon, 1941-2015
Date Published / Released
2004-12-03
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Rick Howell, fl. 2004, Collette Parrish, fl. 2004, Todd Parrish, fl. 2004, Mark Wafel, fl. 2004, Mary, fl. 2004, George Sayeth, fl. 2004, Margaret Murray, fl. 2004, Carrie Trevino, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Commissioned officers, Military recruitment, Soldiers, Military reserve troops, Iraq War, 2003-2011, War and Violence
Copyright Message
© 2004 CBS News
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60 Minutes, Rape In The Ranks
produced by Janice Tomlin, fl. 1993-2002, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Steve Kroft, 1945-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 13 mins
Former Lt. Jennifer Dyer discusses her treatment after accusing a fellow lieutenant of rape, including the reaction she has received from the army. Steve Kroft reports.
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produced by Janice Tomlin, fl. 1993-2002, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Steve Kroft, 1945-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 13 mins
Description
Former Lt. Jennifer Dyer discusses her treatment after accusing a fellow lieutenant of rape, including the reaction she has received from the army. Steve Kroft reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2005-02-17
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Janice Tomlin, fl. 1993-2002, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2005-02-17
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
K. C. McClain, fl. 2005, David Chu, 1955-, Loretta Sanchez, Tara Burkhart, fl. 2005, Beth Davis, fl. 2005, Sharon Mixon, fl. 2005, Sally Griffiths, fl. 2005, Scott Berkowitz, fl. 2005, Jennifer Dyer, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Armed forces, Soldiers, Military personnel, Women, Military justice, Sexual assault, Race and Gender, Americans
Copyright Message
© 2005 CBS News
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