Cold War survival tactics from the iconic 1951 safety film

Federal Civil Defense Administration, 1951

How 1950s schools prepared for nuclear drills

Bert the turtle introduces the duck and cover technique by ducking into his shell when danger strikes, setting up the iconic 1950s civil defense routine.

Meet Bert the Turtle and the Original Duck and Cover Song

The narrator explains the blinding flash of an atomic blast and demonstrates how blast waves level houses, comparing heat radiation to severe sunburn.

What Happens When an Atomic Bomb Explodes

Schoolchildren practice ducking under their wooden desks and shielding the back of their necks as their teacher outlines attack warning types.

Classroom Atomic Bomb Drill in the 1950s

Two students walking down a sidewalk immediately drop against a brick wall, using a coat to shield against radiation and heat when a flash occurs.

What to Do If an A-Bomb Drops While Walking Outside

A family enjoying an outdoor picnic reacts to an atomic flash by diving to the grass and pulling a tablecloth and newspaper over themselves.

Surviving an Atomic Blast During a Family Picnic

[00:06] Meet Bert the Turtle and the Original Duck and Cover Song
[02:14] What Happens When an Atomic Bomb Explodes
[03:08] Classroom Atomic Bomb Drill in the 1950s
[06:03] What to Do If an A-Bomb Drops While Walking Outside
[07:42] Surviving an Atomic Blast During a Family Picnic

Cold War survival tactics from the iconic 1951 safety film

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