U.S. Department of Defense, Information and Education Division

A man takes his American freedoms for granted, until he wakes up one morning to find out that the United States Government has been replaced with a Communist system. The basis for this short film, narrated by Jack Webb, is the alleged Soviet re-creation of US communities for the purpose of training infiltrators, spies, and moles.

Educational film for civil defense personnel on requirements for a fallout shelter. Explains types of shelters and degrees of protection.

Released in 1965, "Why Vietnam?" was produced by the U.S. Department of Defense to aid public acceptance of the Vietnam War and to indoctrinate Vietnam-bound draftees. Structured in the rhetorical tradition of the "Why We Fight" films, it draws historical parallels to World War II, depicts U.S. military activity in Vietnam, and presents official interpretations of the conflict’s origins. Later criticism by historians highlighted the film’s selective use of evidence and its distortion of key historical facts, revelations that were further underscored by disclosures in the Pentagon Papers.

Explains techniques used by Communists to gain control over young people. Hosted by then- Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

In this film, George V. Allen, the first director of the United States Information Agency (USIA), explains the purpose of his organization and the ways he hopes to counter anti- American propaganda in the popular media, particularly in motion pictures. Segments from various Soviet documentary and feature films are examined, and highlights include footage of an international youth festival in Moscow Stadium and scenes from Grigori Alexandrov's film "Meeting on the Elbe," which depicts American troops meeting their Soviet counterparts at the Elbe River bridge. Also included are segments from the Soviet feature film "The Partisan" and the Cannes Festival award-winning film "The Forty First."

Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Air Force. (09/26/1947 - ) (Most Recent) Series : Armed Forces Information Films, compiled 1950 - 1977 Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985 Scope & Content: This film tells the story of an airman, in town on furlough, who discovers an entire town has been taken over by Communists. He later found out the experience had been staged by the citizenry to show what could happen in such an event.

A film on the methods used by the communists to indoctrinate and gain converts.

This film explains the methods and techniques used by the communists to seize power in a country.