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In Depth (Rebuilding Iraq) #748767

NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Feb 17, 2004
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(Baghdad: Don Teague) The successes and dangers for Americans & Iraqis trying to rebuild Iraq explored; details given about the reopening of Mukassab‡ High School, which was marred by an explosion aimed at American soldiers during the ceremonies; scenes shown. [414th Civil Affairs Battalion Sgt. Amy FISH‡- comments on winning good will in the community.] [Student Rayed BADRAN† {thru translator} – says his feelings changed after the Americans rebuilt the school.] [Before the explosion, US Army Col. John HUNTLEY†- says we are winning the quest for popular support.]

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(Fort Lewis, Washington: Jim Miklaszewski) The reality-based training program for US soldiers preparing for duty in Iraq featured; scenes shown from the mock-Iraqi town of Suliyah†† at Fort Lewis, Washington. [US Army Col. Robert BROWN†- comments on the Iraqi nationals brought in to teach cultural awareness.] [US Army Capt. Chris BACHL†, Col. Todd McCAFFREY†- comment on the stress & realism of the training exercises.]

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The arrest by US forces of the mayor of Fallujah, Iraq, who may have information about Saddam Hussein loyalists, noted.

Reporter(s):
Brokaw, Tom;
Teague, Don;
Miklaszewski, Jim
Duration:
00:05:10

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