For some old memories from the 1950's and 60's go to Conelrad: All Things Atomic
http://www.conelrad.com/index.php
Click on the links there for some civil defense, government plans and instruction.
In case you have forgetten what it was like, the fear of atom bombs.
Seems funny now, but then it was real, and scary
I posted on another link. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteWe can get a certificate.
use this info when asking for a medal.
Military Awards and Decorations
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/replacement-medals.html#cwc
Cold War Recognition Certificate
In accordance with section 1084 of the Fiscal Year 1998 National Defense Authorization Act, the Secretary of Defense approved awarding Cold War Recognition Certificates to all members of the armed forces and qualified federal government civilian personnel who faithfully served the United States during the Cold War era, from Sept. 2, 1945, to Dec. 26, 1991.