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Duck and Cover: Bert's Guide to the Atomic Age
Get ready to explore a fascinating piece of Cold War history with Hari and Kimi! This episode of "Wiki Featured" dives into the 1951 civil defence film "Duck and Cover", a film featuring Bert the Turtle that aimed to teach children how to survive a nuclear attack.
From animated antics of Bert dodging a fiery explosion to live-action scenes of kids practicing safety drills, discover the historical context and cultural impact of this iconic, and at times, unsettling film. Why was it made? What was it trying to achieve? And why has it been preserved in the National Film Registry? Tune in to find out!
Original Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-01-02
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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By WikiFeatured.comGet ready to explore a fascinating piece of Cold War history with Hari and Kimi! This episode of "Wiki Featured" dives into the 1951 civil defence film "Duck and Cover", a film featuring Bert the Turtle that aimed to teach children how to survive a nuclear attack.
From animated antics of Bert dodging a fiery explosion to live-action scenes of kids practicing safety drills, discover the historical context and cultural impact of this iconic, and at times, unsettling film. Why was it made? What was it trying to achieve? And why has it been preserved in the National Film Registry? Tune in to find out!
Original Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-01-02
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/