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A Black WWII tank battalion rescued from obscurity

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is narrator and executive producer of the History Channel documentary "761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers," about one of only a few African-American tank battalions that saw combat in World War II, at a time when the armed forces were still segregated. He talks with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about the importance of bringing the story of the 761st to light.

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Morgan Freeman on iconic voice

Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman arguably has one of the most distinctive careers and voices in Hollywood. He made a name for himself with hit movies including "The Shawshank Redemption," "Glory" and "Million Dollar Baby." Behind the camera, Freeman is one of the executive producers of the CBS political drama, "Madam Secretary." He is directing the Season 3 premiere, as well as being a guest star. Freeman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his career and his thoughts on the 2016 elections.

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