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Civil defense film arguing that a clean, well-maintained house survives a nuclear blast. Classic Cold War educational short.

Pare Lorentz's landmark documentary on the Dust Bowl, preserved by the National Archives. Public domain.

How banks work and how to use an account, explained for young people. Public domain.

A mid-century promotional film on American industrial design. Public domain.

The first Why We Fight film, explaining the causes of the Second World War. U.S. government work, public domain.

Atomic attack safety instruction for schoolchildren. Classic Cold War educational film.

Post-war guidance on making the most of free time. Public domain.

An introduction to money, savings and budgeting for young viewers. Public domain.

Nutrition basics and balanced meals for families. Public domain.

How colds spread and what to do about them. Public domain.

An introduction to bacteria, both helpful and harmful. Public domain.

Educational film exploring the mystery of cosmic rays.

Educational film explaining atomic theory and nuclear energy.

Educational film about preventing soil erosion and conservation techniques.

Classic civil defense film teaching children how to protect themselves during a nuclear attack.

Educational film about the sun and its importance to life on Earth.

A surreal musical fantasy of futuristic kitchens and cars, shown at the 1956 Motorama. Public domain.

A look ahead at highways, suburbs and the post-war American road. Public domain.

Lorentz's documentary on the Mississippi and American land use, with music by Virgil Thomson. Public domain.

Instructional film on posture and body mechanics for students. Public domain.

NASA's 16mm film record of the Apollo 11 mission, from launch to splashdown.

Social guidance film on personal appearance and grooming. Public domain.