Alert America!: the atomic bomb and "the show that may save your life"

Abstract

Introduction: Victory, apathy, and Alert America -- America 1952 -- U.S. needs civil defense -- Air Force chief says enemy bombers can attack America -- Rural America has important part in protecting home front -- "Paul Revere on wheels" -- U.S. needs civil defense -- A-bomb would kill all persons unprotected in one-half mile -- First aid station would need 200 workers -- Crossing the Delaware -- U.S. needs civil defense -- Home front protection is up to you and your family -- Training can save many lives if enemy bombs fall -- "The show that may save your life" -- U.S. needs civil defense -- City and country dwellers have vitally important jobs -- Joining civil defense can mean your survival -- Convoys on the road -- U.S. needs civil defense -- Basic services form core of home front protection -- Organizing the home front means using many skills -- Women and children on alert -- U.S. needs civil defense -- Volunteers are responsible for protecting the home front -- Getting a bombed community on its feet takes organization -- The press responds -- Conclusion: After effects -- Appendix A: alert america campaign progress report -- Appendix B: The "Alert America" program for your community -- Appendix C: Alert America! The time is now! -- Appendix D: fact sheet on "Alert America convoy".