Faces of the Tsunami

By: Ivy Tara Blair
  • Summary

  • In 2004, a tsunami swamped Indonesia. The USNS Mercy hospital ship was deployed to help with the relief effort; Rear Admiral Bill McDaniel, MD headed up that effort. This is his story.
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  • Introduction
    Oct 10 2020

    In 2004, a tsunami swamped Indonesia. The USNS Mercy hospital ship was deployed to help with the relief effort; Rear Admiral Bill McDaniel headed up that effort. This is his story

    CONTENT WARNING: this introduction descriptions of infant respiratory distress (no death!)

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    17 mins
  • Chapter Two
    Oct 10 2020
    In early 2004, Bill McDaniel gathers his team and travels to Indonesia to meet the USNS Mercy hospital ship.
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    20 mins
  • Chapter Three
    Oct 10 2020
    Bill McDaniel arrives in Banda Aceh ready to save lives...but bureaucracy and politics have to be maneuvered.
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    24 mins

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