Watch The Big Picture - The Steel Ring

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's "The Big Picture" television series, 1950-1975. The threat of atomic attack hangs over America in these times of lukewarm peace. An enemy can choose his time and place. There will be no warning. Our only defense is to be ready. THE BIG PICTURE camera shows you "The Steel Ring," the complicated defense lines of radars and guns which surround our country and cities.

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