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The Duck and Cover was an early film meant to teach Americans what to do in case of a nuclear attack.
in a mass shelter (apex)
The turtle (Bert the Turtle) was selected for the 'Duck and Cover' cartoons because turtles will naturally tuck themselves into the shelter of their shell for protection - it was a natural choice .
Duck and cover
To show to school children in the 1950s about the dangers of atomic bombs
Duck and cover was a propaganda campaign during the Cold War era in the United States. The campaign encouraged citizens to protect themselves in the event of a nuclear attack by quickly seeking cover, typically under desks or tables. It was designed to promote a sense of preparedness and safety during the threat of nuclear war.
Duck and Cover - 1952 was released on: USA: 7 January 1952
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It comes from the Cold War when it was said to remind people if a nuclear attack takes place to get under something ( duck) and cover.
The cast of Duck and Cover - 1952 includes: Robert Middleton as Narrator Carl Ritchie as Bert
Bert from the "Duck and Cover" cartoon made for the government ."There was a turtle by the name of Bertand Bert the turtle was very alert;when danger threatened him he never got hurthe knew just what to do. . .He'd duck!And cover!Duck!And cover! He did what we all must learn to doYou And you! And you ! And you!'Duck, and cover!"
duck,cover,and run.