American Look

Historic footage of the first manned moon landing in 1969.

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

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

Educational film explaining atomic theory and nuclear energy.

Educational film exploring the mystery of cosmic rays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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