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A duck and cover exercise in a kindergarten class in 1954
Filename: 990_16_6-Child-School_10HR.jpg
Size: 4716 x 4800 (24.7MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: UPI/LOC
City: Chicago
County: Illinois
Country: United States
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A duck and cover exercise in a kindergarten class in 1954
Chicago, Illinois: 1954. A kindergarten teacher coaches a group of crouched children in a national air raid drill
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Media ID 9738569
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1950s 1954 B And W Chicago Children Classroom Cold War Daytime Drill Hands On Head Illinois Many Children Mixed Ethnicity Monochromatic Monochrome School Students Teacher Air Raid Civil Defense Kindergarten
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1954, we are transported back to a kindergarten classroom in Chicago, Illinois. As the Cold War loomed over the United States, civil defense drills became a regular part of life for Americans. Here, a dedicated kindergarten teacher can be seen coaching her young students in a national air raid drill. The image captures the intense moment as the children crouch down on the floor with their hands covering their heads - an iconic pose known as "duck and cover". The room is filled with many children of mixed ethnicities, reflecting the diverse population of Chicago at that time. This historic snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era marked by fear and uncertainty. It serves as a reminder of how even our youngest citizens were not immune to the anxieties brought about by global tensions. Despite their tender age, these children dutifully follow their teacher's instructions, displaying resilience beyond their years. As we observe this vintage photograph through modern eyes, it serves as both a testament to our collective past and a reflection on how far we have come since then. It reminds us of the importance of preparedness and unity during challenging times – lessons that remain relevant today.
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