On this day in 1954, the United States conducted the first in a series of nationwide civil defense tests known as Operation Alert.

<p>On this day in 1954, the United States conducted the first in a series of nationwide civil defense tests known as Operation Alert.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Americans take part in the first nationwide civil defense drill - June 14th, 1954

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