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Looking Back at How to Survive a Nuclear Attack
Today, with so much global uncertainly, I thought I would take a look back at “Survival Under Attack” and bring to you a historical perspective from the old Office of Civil Defense.
For those of you not old enough to remember, back in the days of the Cold War, the US Government as well as its citizens were apprehensive of a potential nuclear bomb attack from Russia. To that end, the US Department of Civil Defense was active in issuing all kinds of educational material to the public with the two-fold intent of informing citizens how to shelter in the event of a nuclear bomb attack while at the same time assuring them that the likelihood of danger was minimal. Seems contradictory, I know.
Some of it was propaganda, sure. But some of it was actually pretty useful at the time even though by today’s standards, it is outdated and even a bit inaccurate. Still, it is worth a look.
Seems contradictory to me, but then, over the years the government has not changed much and I am certain that then, as now, contradiction was considered “business as usual”.
A Historical Look at Survival Under Attack
THE FINAL WORD
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Enjoy your next adventure through common sense and thoughtful preparation!
Gaye
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