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1953 Press Photo Val Peterson and James J. Wadswothy discuss civil defense, DC

Washington - Val Peterson gets civil defense briefing - Former Governor Val Peterson of Nebraska, right, gets some graphic information about his new job as Federal Civil Defense Administrator today from James J. Wadsworthy, whom Peterson succeeds. The picture is prepared to show what can happen when an atom bomb drops on a city, with this one representing Cleveland, Ohio. Peterson took over today on an acting basis pending senate confirmation (Washington, D.C.) Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo Is dated 1953.

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