Duck And Cover early CIVIL DEFENSE films ATOMIC BOMB

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The films were created by or for the United States Government at a time when we were concerned about about the potential for nuclear war with what was then the Soviet Union.

This CD is a record of the historic past and should be viewed as such.

These historical films reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs, both official and individual of different times.

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With out a doubt the most famous (infamous?) and reconizable film of this type created for children, In this film Bert the Turtle teaches us what to do to protect ourselves in case we come under atomic attack. This film features both animated cartoon and live action segments. If you went to public school in the US during the Cold War odds are you were shown this film.

The film shows with "Bert the Turtle" walking down the street and singing the title song, "Duck and Cover." There is a bright flash, and our hero Bert immediately ducks into his shell. The film uses both live action and animation to explain the concept of prtoecting yourself during a nuclear attack.

There are several versions of this film, this is the original cut of Duck and Cover as it was released by the Civil Defense Administration for viewing in schools.

U.S. Federal Civil Defense Administration Producer: Archer Productions, Inc. Sound, B&W. Run Time: 9:15

Producer: Wilding Picture Productions, Inc. U.S. Department of Defense

This film was an attempt by the U.S. Department of Defense to dispel some common myths surrounding the topic of radioactive fallout. This film takes the "we can survive a nuclear war"approach. (Compare it to the later version from 1963 version below). we are informed that as long as we "know the facts" and "act intelligently," that we can survive whatever hardships may come our way during a nuclear attack.

This film is full of the usual really bad advice typical of the era ("Fallout swallowed accidentally with food or drinking water would do you no immediate harm").  And many other words of wisdom.

Run time: 8:20 Color/B&W: C Silent/Sound: Sd

Producer: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense

Upbeat and optimistic U.S. Government view of post atomic war fallout and and our wonderful civil defense capabilities. Discusses the science behind fallout the effects of fallout and how to protect you and others from fallout. Details how such factors as time, distance from any radiation and degree of shelter weill weaken any effects of fallout and raidation. Eplains how radiation affects the body as well as food and water supplies. Explains the importance of proper shelter during any attack. Proscribes proper measures to take for decontanimation.

This film attempts to inform the American publice how to deal with the potential fallout following a atomic atack. Contains many statments we now reconize a "not quite the truth", and is quite campy by todays standards.

Run time: 22:25 Color/B&W: C Silent/Sound: Sd

Producer: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

This is a disturbing and somewhat scary civil defense film targeting 1950's elementary school students. Details what steps to take if one should be caught in various places (at school, home, or out in the open) when a nuclear attack occurs. Films also provide a basic explanation of the process of nuclear fusion.

Run time: 10:13 Color/B&W: B&W Silent/Sound: Sd

Producer: National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

Sponsor: National Clean Up-Paint Up-Fix Up Bureau. Produced with the cooperation of the Federal Civil Defense Administration

Atomic bomb test made at the Nevada Proving Grounds (later the Nevada Test Site) demonstrateds the differences between how a well kept home compares with a home surrounded by trash and clutter.  Attempts to make the point that keeping a clean home is the first sept in being prepared for a nuclear attack and will add to the chance of survival of you and your family.  Also points out that painting your home a reflective white is helpful (it was after all make by the paint industry). This film was selected in 2002 by the National Film Registry as a "artistically, culturally, and socially significant" film. Run time: 12:09 Color