Uncovering secret chemical weapon victims of the Iraq war

Name: Uncovering secret chemical weapon victims of the Iraq war
Uploaded: 2014-10-16T00:40:54Z
Duration: P566S
Description: During the Iraq war, American soldiers were unknowingly exposed to old chemical weapons long-abandoned by Saddam Hussein’s regime. The story of the troops who were injured trying dismantle the contaminated weapons has been kept secret until now. Judy Woodruff learns more from C.J. Chivers of The New York Times about his investigation.

Clip: 10/15/2014 | 9m 26s

During the Iraq war, American soldiers were unknowingly exposed to old chemical weapons long-abandoned by Saddam Hussein’s regime. The story of the troops who were injured trying dismantle the contaminated weapons has been kept secret until now. Judy Woodruff learns more from C.J. Chivers of The New York Times about his investigation.

Aired: 10/15/14

Rating: NR

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