History Of America, Part Two

Elizabeth Vargas: When you look back on those days immediately following when Katrina struck, what moment do you think was the moment that you realized that the government was failing, especially the people of New Orleans?

President Bush: When I saw TV reporters interviewing people who were screaming for help.

It's a wonder our television set is still in one piece.


Here's an eerie and remarkable set of before-and-after images from photographer Kristine Larsen (thanks to Nick at the BKV Cabal).