# " REHEARSAL FOR DISASTER " 1957 CIVIL DEFENSE / TRUCKERS & TRUCKING INDUSTRY FILM 28192

Produced in 1957 and presented by America's Trucking Industry, "Rehearsal for Disaster" shows the important role that motorized transport and in particular the trucking industry, plays in civil defense today, and in the event of an atomic attack. As the film says, "the trucking industry, organized on a nationwide basis, can be a tremendous factor in saving lives and property in the event of any emergency, natural or war-caused." The underlying idea of the film is that truck drivers would be absolutely vital in the event of an enemy atomic attack. Thanks to the Eisenhower's heavy investment in infrastructure following WWII, America now had a system of streets and highways, webbing the nation from coast to coast. Civil Defense planners viewed this network as vital since it would allow aid could to be shipped in, and survivors evacuated out. The film even shows how big rigs can be driven off-road, so that materials can be moved after the bomb drops. The film follows two long-haul drivers, Joe and Slim, as they discuss how the emergency needs of any community can be met by dedicated trucking personnel. The film emphasizes the importance of civil defense, highlighting that it involves individuals and groups working together beyond just preparing for enemy attacks. It introduces truck drivers Joe and Slim, who play a crucial role in civil defense, particularly in flood relief efforts. Slim shares his experiences and the significant impact of truckers in rescue operations. The…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: War, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/28192RehearsalForDisaster)
- 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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