Civil defense publications, 1959-1960.

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Civil defense publications, 1959-1960.

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Publications of the United States Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization and the New York State Civil Defense Commission, mainly concerned with protection against radioactive fallout, including the construction of fallout shelters.

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Cornell University Library

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United States. Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization

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New York State Civil Defense Commission

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The State Civil Defense Commission was established in 1951 (Chapters 785 and 786) within the Executive Dept. to prepare for the state's defense in the event of attack. Its mandate was to adopt, promulgate, and implement a comprehensive plan for civil defense. In the event of enemy attack, the commission's powers broadened, and it could assume direct operational control of all civil defense forces and resources, control vehicular traffic, appropriate personal and real property, and i...