Korean War Gazette “In the Event of War” Final EditionJanuary 14, 1951Volume 5, Number 1 What to do: “Duck and Cover” – These words were common in the 1950’s. Videos such as the film shown to children in schools teaching children what to do in the event war. The movie was produced by the government to show kids what to expect if there was a nuclear bomb, and what to do to best protect themselves. Not only did this explain what to do if there was a bomb in school, but what to do if they are anywhere, with or without warning, as both may occur. This was much like the fire drills we have today. We are told to practice them anywhere and everywhere, know our fire safety, and our possible ways to exit. Children in the 1950’s were taught nuclear war safety in the same way. Not only children, but everyone knew what to do and at sometime had practiced for their security. Shelters were also created, and safe places in public were also made for the surprise of a nuclear attack. Propaganda Bomb shelters, or fallout shelters were the promoted way to secure safety against a nuclear attack. These were built to keep the harmful gamma ray exposures to a minimum and protect the people inside. Most fallout shelters were built with bricks, concrete, or earth walls at least 12 inches thick. These walls filtered little fine dust particles, and in turn helped protect more people. Why were bomb shelters built? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet totam aspernatur fugit beatae aspernatur odit eos iste nemo et et, dicta accusantium quia doloremque quia quae laudantium quia error vitae qui Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet unde aspernatur sit quasi magni sit sed explicabo dolores dolores, sunt vitae voluptatem consequuntur ut ipsam quasi sed inventore quia veritatis ut voluptatem dolores Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet dolores et aspernatur voluptas dicta dicta, ipsam ipsa nemo perspiciatis unde error sed voluptatem ratione quae eaque quae quae, magni enim enim natus perspiciatis quasi quia quia iste perspiciatis ipsam magni voluptatem voluptatem, enim ipsa iste et sed quia doloremque voluptatem ut magni laudantium laudantium vitae vitae, illo magni magni eos accusantium accusantium perspiciatis Bomb Shelters The propaganda in the 1950’s was littered with anti-Soviet pictures, comics, and phrases. Because of the rise of the Soviets during WWII, our conflict with them also rose. This lead to the cold war, and in turn, set us on a path toward their fall. Almost all of our posters were geared toward an Anti-Soviet mindset, deeming them as the “bad guys” and us as the good guys. We showed their hunger for power, and their ability to do anything to get it. The Soviets took over countries such as China, parts of Germany, Poland, and Hungary. Almost all of the country felt that war with the USSR was immanent, and would happen soon. We had to prepare ourselves for the threat of war. The best way to prepare the country for war was through the posters made. Many argued that the Soviets were out to take over the world and we were the only stopping them. They would do anything to be on top, and were seen by most as liars, spies, and animals.

Korean War Gazette What to do: Final EditionJanuary 14, 1951Volume 5, Number 1 A5 The photo above shows the students as they learn to “duck and cover” under their desks. This was one way children were taught to protect themselves in school. Just like we today have fire drills, they had fallout drills. “Duck and Cover” – These words were common in the 1950’s. Videos such as the film shown to children in schools teaching children what to do in the event war. The movie was produced by the government to show kids what to expect if there was a nuclear bomb, and what to do to best protect themselves. Not only did this explain what to do if there was a bomb in school, but what to do if they are anywhere, with or without warning, as both may occur. This was much like the fire drills we have today. We are told to practice them anywhere and everywhere, know our fire safety, and our possible ways to exit (like the glowing red signs guiding us where to go and how to get out). Children in the 1950’s were taught nuclear war safety in the same way. Not only children, but everyone knew what to do and at sometime had practiced for their security. Shelters were also created, and safe places in public were also made for the surprise of a nuclear attack. con’t A6home

Korean War Gazette What to do: Final EditionJanuary 14, 1951Volume 5, Number 1 A6 homeprev A5 Through the video duck and cover Bert the turtle teaches people how to be safe in case of a nuclear attack. This is how Bert hides from danger. The ad above shows that Bert has shelter on his back, but that everyone else has to find their own shelter. Bert the turtle from the video Duck and Cover showed people how to protect themselves from the probable danger from a nuclear attack. When children were at school, they were taught to duck under their desk and hide, covering the back of their neck. When outside, everyone was taught to duck next to a wall, in a stair space, or on the ground and cover their heads and necks. With a warning, people were to go into the fallout shelters- either the ones that they had built in their house or public shelters that were labeled by signs on the streets. The warning given would be a loud siren that could be heard from a certain radius.

Korean War Gazette Bomb Shelters Final EditionJanuary 14, 1951Volume 5, Number 1 B2 The photo above shows a bomb shelter hidden underground. This is similar to the idea of hiding from a tornado- under ground. By hiding under ground, there is more protection from the surrounding earth. These were supposed to protect those inside from getting effected by the nuclear attack. Bomb shelters, or fallout shelters were the promoted way to secure safety against a nuclear attack. These were built to keep the harmful gamma ray exposures to a minimum and protect the people inside. Most fallout shelters were built with bricks, concrete, or earth walls at least 12 inches thick. These walls filtered little fine dust particles, and in turn helped protect more people. Usually bomb shelters were built in the corners of basements or underground in the backyard. There were trenches on either side to help prevent any gamma rays that could have gotten in to stay away. Plastic sheets were put on top of the shelter, covered by concrete or earth to prevent the leakage of water into the shelter. However, later on many researchers found that bomb shelters were not as safe as many had thought they would be. True, they prevented radiation from effecting the people inside, but did not hold adequate ventilation, and most people in theory would end up suffocating if they stayed in the shelter for too long. Once people realized this, they began to make elaborate plans to add in motors hand cranked to protect those inside. home

Korean War Gazette Propaganda Final EditionJanuary 14, 1951Volume 5, Number 1 C7 homecon’t C8 The propaganda in the 1950’s was littered with anti- Soviet pictures, comics, and phrases. Because of the rise of the Soviets during WWII, our conflict with them also rose. This lead to the cold war, and in turn, set us on a path toward their fall. Almost all of our posters were geared toward an Anti-Soviet mindset, deeming them as the “bad guys” and us as the good guys. We showed their hunger for power, and their ability to do anything to get it. The Soviets took over countries such as China, parts of Germany, Poland, and Hungary. Almost all of the country felt that war with the USSR was immanent, and would happen soon. We had to prepare ourselves for the threat of war. The best way to ready the country to fight with no regrets were the propaganda posters made. Many argued that the Soviets were out to take over the world and we were the only stopping them. They would do anything to be on top, and were seen by most as liars, spies, and animals. The propaganda above pictures the overwhelming Soviet power. The United States felt as though eventually the USSR would take over them. As they captured each country, that country had no control over themselves.

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Korean War Gazette Why they were built: Final EditionJanuary 14, 1951Volume 5, Number 1 D2 home Fallout shelters were built to protect people in the event of a nuclear war. There were personal or family, community, multipurpose, and hidden bomb shelters across the nation during the 1950’s. At first, these were just small ditches dug into the ground, with packed down walls and a roof. As the years passed, they advanced. There were ramps on either side to prevent the gamma rays from sinking in, and researchers had even found specific materials that filter less air and small dust particles through. This was good because the dust emits little radiation, and does not settle to the ground. The fallout shelters that were built in the corner of a home’s basement were the least expensive, as they were also thought to protect you the least. Most would cost between 150 to 200 dollars at the time. More expensive ones were built further down into the earth, with less of a chance of exposure to radiation. The fallout shelter above is filled with plenty of supplies to last the persons living in this to survive for two to three weeks. Many did not have this feature at first, but once the realization of war pressed harder on them the realization of survival did as well. They would be different in size and equipment based on those who would be inside of the bomb shelter.

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