The Protect and Survive series was part of a larger British civil defense program in the 1970s and 1980s that also included pamphlets and radio programs.
The series was considered classified material that was intended for transmission on all television channels only if the government determined that nuclear attack was likely within 72 hours, although recordings were leaked to organisations like CND and press organisations like the BBC, who broadcast it on Panorama as a discussion of public affairs. (Wikipedia)
Fortunately, their efficacy was never put to the test, but they did capture the nation's imagination, and by that I mean they SCARED THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF EVERYONE. They were thus influential in popular culture.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Pikadon, Renzo Kinoshita, 1978
On August 6th, 1945, Little Boy was dropped on the city of Hiroshima.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
CD 20-240: Civil Defense Public Information, Army Pictorial Center, 1965
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Fallout: When and How to Protect Yourself Against It, Creative Arts Studio, 1955
Labels:
1950s,
learnin',
live action,
political,
USA
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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