Nationwide Atom Bomb Drill 1954

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New York, Washington, Chicago, USA. Cut story with American commentary.

New York: LS GV busy New York street. CU air raid siren, pan down to Manhattan. MS group of employees running to shelter. CU public shelter sign. VS people running to shelters. VS quiet streets, with cars parked.

Washington:...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
78130
Sort Number:
UN 2629 B
Time in/Out:
01:55:06:00 / 01:56:24:00
Canister:
UN 2629 B
Film ID:
2616.27
Issue Date:
1954

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