Photograph was edited for publication purposes.; Photograph included in the exhibit: “Edited for Publication: Photographic Manipulations in the Los Angeles Herald Examiner” Children plug their ears in anticipation of an air raid siren going off. Photo was published by Herald twice. Photo caption for July 4, 1951 reads: "Ooooo! is the way the Hubik children -- Julius, 6; Suerita, 10, and Margie, 7 -- voiced their reaction today to the wailing of Los Angeles' air raid sirens and ringing of church bells at noon as glorious Fourth of July was celebrated in observance of 175th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence. The blast also served as a country-wide test for the air raid sirens". Photo caption for Apr. 22, 1952 reads: "Braced for warning of biggest A-bomb test in desert. Young and old alike in Los Angeles are poised for 'It could happen here day' as historic A-bomb nears target; sirens will sound 10 minutes before drop". Photograph dated July 4, 1951.
Hubik, Julius Hubik, Suerita Hubik, Margie Sirens (Signaling devices) Air raid warning systems--California--Los Angeles Civil defense--United States Emergency drills--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Group portraits
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