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Safety Notification Card
Key Details
Date: February, 1959
Created By: U.S. Post Office and Office of Civil Defense
Original or Replica: Original
Era: The Presidency
Collection: IKEducation
About
Under the threat of nuclear war in the 1950s and 60s, Americans prepared for what life might be like if they survived an attack. These cards were for distributed for Americans to ‘fill out and mail immediately after evacuation to any person who might be concerned about your safety.’ The card would provide information regarding where people were relocated.
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