This is a fascinating collection of early public domain Cold War videos found on the Prelinger Archives, many of which we were subjected to in the classroom as a child.
Duck and Cover (1951)
Selected for the 2004 National Film Registry of “culturally, historically and aesthetically significant” motion pictures. Famous Civil Defense film for children in which Bert the Turtle shows what to do in case of atomic attack.
Sponsor: U.S. Federal Civil Defense Administration
Producer: Archer Productions, Inc.
Run Time: 9:15
The House In The Middle (1954)
Illustrates the importance of good housekeeping and heat reflectant value of white paint. Photographed during the atomic blast at the Nevada proving grounds.
Sponsor: National Clean Up-Paint Up-Fix Up Bureau
Producer: Federal Civil Defense Administration
Run Time: 12:09
About Fallout (1955)
Attempt to dispel many common myths and fallacies about radioactive fallout.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense
Run Time: 8:20
Atomic Alert (Elementary version -1951)
Producer: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Run Time: 10:13