Remote Area Medical (RAM) continues its mission to provide free healthcare to underserved populations across the United States. The organization operates large-scale pop-up clinics in regions where medical, dental, and vision services are often inaccessible or unaffordable for local residents. Despite changes in national healthcare policy over the years, the demand for these services remains high, with hundreds of patients often waiting in long lines for days to receive essential care. The segment highlights the logistical efforts required to staff these clinics with volunteers and the significant health disparities that persist in rural and impoverished communities.
The report also delves into the history of the “Ghost Train,” a Nazi transport that moved hundreds of political prisoners and resistance fighters across France during the final months of World War II. As Allied forces advanced in 1944, the German military attempted to deport these individuals to concentration camps under increasingly desperate conditions. The journey lasted several weeks and was marked by extreme deprivation, frequent mechanical failures, and organized sabotage by the French Resistance. Survivors and historians provide detailed accounts of the harrowing journey, emphasizing the resilience of the captives and the chaotic final days of the German occupation.
Finally, the coverage explores the cultural significance and intricate craftsmanship of the Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans. This tradition, which dates back over a century within the city’s Black communities, involves the creation of elaborate, hand-sewn “suits” made of beads, sequins, and feathers. The segment outlines the immense labor and financial investment required to produce these garments, which can take an entire year to complete. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the practice serves as a tribute to the historical solidarity between African Americans and Native Americans and remains a vital expression of community identity and artistic heritage.
- Remote Area Medical (RAM) provides free, high-quality dental, vision, and medical services to thousands of uninsured and underinsured Americans through mobile clinics.
- The organization’s founder, Stan Brock, established the program to address healthcare gaps in rural areas like Appalachia, a mission that volunteers continue today.
- The “Ghost Train” of 1944 was one of the last major deportations from France, carrying over 700 prisoners toward Dachau and other camps.
- Historical records and survivor testimonies describe how the French Resistance repeatedly bombed tracks and bridges to delay the train’s progress and allow prisoners to escape.
- The Mardi Gras Indians represent various “tribes” in New Orleans, each led by a Big Chief who oversees the group’s traditions and public appearances.
- A single Mardi Gras Indian suit can weigh upwards of 100 pounds and cost thousands of dollars in materials, reflecting a year-long commitment to craftsmanship.
- The tradition is rooted in New Orleans’ history of segregation, where Black residents created their own celebratory customs during the Carnival season.
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The US finds money for wars, yet struggle for health care. This is not civilization!
All Obama’s doing with his unaffordable care act
Why USA does at have high speed trains? Isn’t it obvious?
Freedom of AND FROM RELIGION SECULARISM IS WHAT THIS NATION WAS FOUNDED UNDER!
Yet this administration is asking for a further 1.5 trillion to fund the military going forward..The priority of this administration towards its citizens is quite embarrassing..They should stop boasting that they are the greatest country in the world..
Thank you to the senior center in San Diego California for my teeth give may the good Lord bless us all
RAM is truly love! I love them so much!! I want to volunteer for them!!
The first two stories are why can’t we just pay for anything and everything to make peoples lives easier? I wish money grew on trees too and we could fund all this humanitarian and cool stuff but it’s not really possible. Every country is in debt and inflation will keep rising. Countries before the 20th century didn’t pay for people’s social benefits. That was left to the church and private donations. We have to find a realistic way to accomplish things that won’t continue to bankrupt the country.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO WORK ON THE GHOST TRAIN, OR ELSE I'LL HAUNT YOU
I have been a RAM volunteer in Nevada for several years. For me it was one of the most worthwhile experiences of my life. I suggest anyone that can participate in one of the clinics to please donate your time. You will make a difference in your communities lives.
Thank you 60 minutes for covering the RAM program. Truly inspiring. I hope for a day when all Americans have affordable access to healthcare.
Omw to donate to RAM as we speak!
Mardi Gras are amount to clowns show.
The key is the American citizens. Not the illegal aliens. They always leave that out. And we're sick of it .
All of these people who work with RAM, just amazing. Love to all of you ❤️
This is how medical care should be!!
In Europe, the high speed trains are heavily subsidized. In short, they lose money hand over fist. 60 Minutes leaves this information out. Only places like Japan that built these systems back in the 1960's can claim victory.
The world is ending, medicine cannot be afforded and the wealthy are STILL getting EVERYTHING😮
WHEN will it be ENOUGH?❤
The Mardi Gras Indians story was beautiful.
1960 minutes after the first two subjects Healthcare and transportation across the country these two subjects surely shows that the government do not really care to provide for the people of the United States
My 40-year-old daughter pays $150 to healthcare per paycheck and still has to pay $50 at the doctor's office to be looked at I'm sure she neglects going to the doctor for that reason totally undescribable that Trump has cut Healthcare and the insurance companies are in charge of the prices of everything in healthcare despicable
"Failure is not an option." Someone profited from that failure, and it wasn't the taxpayers.
THE RICHEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!!
Why didn't you ask if they supported the ACA act and the subsidies?!!! C BS news. Not about politics but common sense
Only confirming the U.S. as the richest "Third World" nation on the planet. No universal healthcare, or child care and no high-speed rail.
Luckily we have a "stable genius" to lead us.
Absolutely!
Dear 60 Minutes, I was very happy with your reporting this new year till this Sunday , you catered to the leftist Miami Herald by not doing your homework. Everyone killed by the Brighline was either walking on the train tracks, stopped on the tracks or trying to beat the “high speed train” by going around the arms, we the people of South Florida remember a broward fire truck doing the same thing and getting hit by the train, that fire fighter was fired. Shame on you.
Anyone noticed 60minutes are not reporting anything relevant to current events especially the administration and ongoing conflicts.
Drugs not heros
I wanna kw how they figure those suits although very pretty costs $25,000? It looks like maybe a couple hundred $s in feathers and beads. At best!!! Come on now. It no doubt takes many hundreds if not thousands of man hours. But $25,000 in material doubtful
Yo's son say he took it global akd then said in New Orleans everyone kws him. Buddy thats a city not a world
Because the USA politicians are to busy watching off shore strategies of economic growth that they can tap into by means of false offers of support manipulation "we will offer military support" we want yr oil to pay our future inferstructure developments thats continues So we a beliverant government dont hv to pay.
Stay on your own bridge/Lane Trump & look after your own back yard 1st. Mr "TrumpleStilskin4Skins"
Frank, no one like you. 60 minutes. Do better.
Have you seen our land mass? We have airports! Why use 19th century speeds when we use 20th century speeds. I welcome supersonic flights next! high speed rail would be fine but largely unnecessary
Here's the deal; Steve Bannon; Got the Supreme Court to drop his case, and clear him of wrong doing, right? Here comes the kicker folks; Now he can sue the government for wrongful arrest and detention! Hello? And bilk the American tax payer for it! It's a get rich quick scheme!! This Trump Administration are nothing more than a bunch of crooks!! Awake yet?