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Mary Alice Mapes (born May 9, 1956) is an American journalist, former television news producer, and author. She was a principal producer for CBS News, primarily the CBS Evening News and primetime television program 60 Minutes Wednesday.
Oct 17, 2015 · Mary Mapes was a journalist and producer for CBS' 60 Minutes who was fired in 2004 after a controversial report on George W. Bush's military service. She now works as a writer and consultant and is portrayed by Cate Blanchett in the film Truth.
Investigations into his military service led to the Killian documents controversy. The memos, allegedly written in 1972 and 1973, were obtained by CBS News producer Mary Mapes and freelance journalist Michael Smith, from Lieutenant Colonel Bill Burkett, a former US Army National Guard officer. [17]
Oct 30, 2015 · Mary Mapes, former producer of 60 Minutes, talks about the 2004 documentary that accused George W. Bush of preferential treatment in the Texas Air National Guard. She also discusses her firing, her memoir, and her views on journalism in 2015.
Oct 26, 2015 · Mary Mapes was a respected journalist who produced a controversial story about George W. Bush's military service at 60 Minutes. She was fired, vilified, and sued by CBS, but a new movie offers her a chance at redemption.
- Michael J. Mooney
Oct 22, 2015 · Rather and producer, Mary Mapes still believe in their story. Some who found the CBS story a journalistic disaster believe their account of George W. Bush’s military service may be right. Oct....
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Dec 16, 2015 · Mary Mapes, the producer of the controversial \"60 Minutes II\" story on George W. Bush's National Guard service, writes about her experience and the film adaptation. She challenges Les Moonves' claim that \"Truth\" is not accurate and invites him to watch the movie with her.
