# " YOU CAN BEAT THE ATOMIC BOMB " 1950 CIVIL DEFENSE FILM ATOMIC BOMB AND NUCLEAR FALLOUT 26092

Made in 1950, "You Can Beat the Atomic Bomb" shows the various modes of Civil Defense that were being developed to protect the American population in the event of a nuclear war. As part of the effort the film attempts to educate people about the survivability of the bomb and the radiation it emits. In an era before the hydrogen bomb, these facts were somewhat salient; but once the thermonuclear weapons became a reality films such as this one were obsolete. According to the film, a mere six feet of earth, or three feet of concrete, or one foot of steel, could protect a family from radiation following the bomb. In the film, such activities such as closing blinds and shutting windows and doors are important in the event of a nuclear war, and an average family facing nuclear attack calmly prepares for the aftermath. One segment at the end of this film, appearing about the 18 minute mark, is about the H-bomb -- this was likely added on after the creation of the original film. The film provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of atomic energy and its implications. It begins with an introduction to natural forces like gravity and atomic power, followed by the discovery of radiation and the use of Geiger counters. Medical advancements include radioactive medicines from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, while industrial uses of radioactive substances enhance production efficiency. The text explains atomic energy and compares it to the atomic bomb, highlighting the role of state and…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: War, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/26092YouCanBeatTheABomb)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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