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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 14, 1954 reads, "Bombs fell, windows rattled, hot wires sizzled, sirens wailed, dogs barked and cats ran for cover during the dry run of the Civilian Defense Corps in Pacoima. All this occurred as first aiders, ambulance drivers, doctors and incidents were combined to show the preparedness of Pacoima should disaster strike." Photograph caption reads, "The real thing - A victim of bombing is carried out by J. W. McLaughlin, facing camera and Joe Dilando. Grim task is part of practice drill carried out by Civilian Defense units to impress upon citizenry necessity of being prepared for any eventuality."; See images #00139261 through #00139269 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Civilian Defense Corps Emergency management--California--Los Angeles Emergency drills--California--Los Angeles Civil defense readiness--California--Los Angeles Civil defense drills--California--Los Angeles Civil defense--United States Emergency medical services--California--Los Angeles First aid in illness and injury--California--Los Angeles Simulation methods--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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