BURT+THE+TURTLE

media type="youtube" key="-2kdpAGDu8s" height="505" width="640" Hey everyone,

Brogan here. I know this video has been discussed a bit in class and a few of you have seen it already, but I thought it'd be worthwhile to post it here. So here it is:

Duck & Cover with Burt the Turtle!

It was made in 1951 (I believe) and gave instructions on what to do if the (then) USSR decided to launch an atomic bomb in America's direction.

I feel it instigated a sence of false hope. Propoganda, anybody? Let's be realistic: If a bomb were to go off randomly, would covering yourself with a thin cloth or a newspaper really help? Also, I found it suspicious that the American Government was encouraging asking someone who was older than you for help and to take you to a "safe place."

But on the plus side, the song in the beginning was catchy.