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Eisenhower Leads Civil Defense Mock Alert
President Eisenhower led a nationwide drill simulating a sudden atomic attack, with 50 cities involved and leaders like Gen. Curtis LeMay flying to secret destinations. The exercise tested emergency response, communications nets, and civilian evacuation plans while noting casualties if real.
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