The Big Picture. The Steel Ring
Description
“The Steel Ring,” the complicated defense lines of radars and guns surrounding our country and cities, is the focus of this episode of The Big Picture television series. As explained in this video from the National Archives and Records Administration, the threat of atomic attack hangs over America in these times of lukewarm peace, so the nation must away be prepared. (30 minutes)
Runtime
28 min 13 sec
Subjects
- Film archives (331)
- History, Military (227)
- Reconstruction (1939-1951) (144)
- World history (1846)
- Military history (242)
Database
Films on Demand
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