During the Cold War, the fear of nuclear war prompted duck-and-cover drills and the construction of bomb shelters in the United States. Tensions escalated, leading to civil defense measures.
During the Cold War, the fear of nuclear war and the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union led to duck and cover drills and the construction of bomb shelters. The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 heightened tensions, making Americans aware of the potential for nuclear conflict. The U.S. government initiated civil defense programs, advising citizens to "duck and cover" under tables or desks during a nuclear attack.
Bomb shelters were built as a precautionary measure to provide protection against the devastating effects of nuclear fallout. These measures aimed to prepare and reassure the public during a period of heightened nuclear threat and uncertainty.