PBS NewsHour

Katrina exposed ‘deeper tragedy’ of inequality, says Obama

Clip: 08/27/2015 | 3m

In New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, President Obama commemorated the 10th anniversary of the costliest natural disaster in American history. Praising the city's resilience, the president also acknowledged the failure of government to look out for its vulnerable residents. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 08/27/15

Expired: 09/26/15

Rating: NR

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