A Is for Atom

Historic footage of the first manned moon landing in 1969.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Instructional film on posture and body mechanics for students. 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.