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In the Cold War era, public spaces like libraries and schools were transformed into fallout shelters across the nation. The Reid Memorial Library in Passaic, New Jersey, is a prime example, still housing original supplies from 1962. These shelters, numbering over 200,000 nationwide, were designed to withstand radioactive fallout, with maps provided for guidance. Initially, homeowners were encouraged to build backyard bunkers, but the focus shifted to utilizing existing structures like schools, post offices, and churches. These relics serve as a stark reminder of the nuclear fear that gripped the nation and the communitys resilience in preparing for the worst.

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