Title:UNITED STATES CIVIL DEFENSE IN ACTION [Main Title]
Film Number:USA 122
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Summary:
Description: A plea, with the threat of mass nuclear attack, for more awareness of the need for civil defence training and for more volunteers. The film points out that in the event of a major nuclear war there will be only three categories of people - those beyond help, those in need of help and those able to help. The film indicates the extent of the large publicity campaign for civil defence through the media, and shows examples of CD exercises around the country. In the drive for more recruits a "speaker's kit" is available aimed at helping men and women to speak out. The threat of biological warfare is also alluded to. The film closes with the reminder that there are "no spectators in a nuclear war" and there will be only two categories of people, those in need of help and those who can help.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:USA 122
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1953
Production Country: United States of America
Production Details: Federal Civil Defense Administration (Production sponsor)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 467 ft; Running time: 13 mins
