https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8 en-us 2021-04-26 03:15:23 UTC 2024-10-05 12:40:26 UTC hello@padlet.com jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457677125 Being attacked with atomic weapons (specifically bombs) was a very real fear during the Cold War.]]> 2021-04-26 03:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457677125 jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457688120 This drawing depicts European nations standing together against communism.]]> 2021-04-26 03:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457688120 jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457699739 The Chernobyl nuclear power plant was destroyed in an accident - this showed people what nuclear radiation could do to people.]]> 2021-04-26 03:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457699739 jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457703640 Fallout shelters were put into place as a safety measure. These would be used in the event of a nuclear attack. They would be stocked with non perishable food.]]> 2021-04-26 03:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457703640 jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457714215 The Duga radar was used by the Soviet Union as a warning system for incoming missiles. The signals it sent throughout the entire world were very disruptive and caused a lot of speculation as to their origins.]]> 2021-04-26 03:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457714215 jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457717945 Radar systems were used throughout the Cold War. They were primarily used as a way to warn of incoming missiles. Many of these sites are still left abandoned. ]]> 2021-04-26 03:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457717945 jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457727408 Sirens like the one shown below were used to warn people of potential military threats during the Cold War. Similar sirens are still in use today as tornado sirens.]]> 2021-04-26 03:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457727408 jamiechampion153 https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457734432 This is an example of a barrel used in fallout shelters during the Cold War. This particular barrel is located (even as of today) in the fallout shelter under an abandoned high school in Baltimore. Old fallout shelters were usually just left or closed up.]]> 2021-04-26 03:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiechampion153/sfk9kb0sby3m7do8/wish/1457734432