keep it reel since 2005 classic films Classic Cartoons Propaganda and Education Communism and the Cold War Cult and Classic Films Historic Events Sci-Fi / Horror Foreign World War II classic films Comedy Drama Mystery / Sci-Fi Kids History Crime Music / Variety shows Western classic films Fiction Comic Books Panoramic Maps Vintage Crafts Communism and the Cold War 13-DVD Collection This listing violates NO laws or Ebay policies. Click here to see more information on copyrights. This 13 DVD set is packed full of films created during the cold war. Most of them are anti-communist propaganda used by the US to ensure its people were not swayed towards the communist cause. The Communism and the Cold War collection is actually made up of 3 seperate collections, each of them are explained in detail below. Cold War Atomic Survival 2-DVD Collection A collection of films produced during the cold war that focused on the all to real threat of nuclear warfare. Cold War Atomic Survival comes with the following films: Volume 1: Duck & Cover Duck & Cover! (1951) Duck and Cover was a suggested method of personal protection against the effects of a nuclear detonation which the United States government taught to generations of United States school children from the late 1940s into the 1980s. Tale of Two Cities (1946) How the atomic bomb destroyed the people and cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Special Delivery (1946) Airplanes and missions of the U.S. Army Air Forces, emphasizing Operation Crossroads (the Bikini Island atomic bomb tests). Atomic Alert! (1951) Frightening civil defense procedure film aimed at Cold War-era elementary school students. Survival Under Atomic Attack (1951) "Explains" the dangers of the atomic bomb, the effects of radiation and how to protect oneself if caught in the open or in the home. Volume 2: A Day Called X A Day Called X (1959) Dramatized atomic evacuation of Portland, Oregon. The House in the Middle (1954) Atomic tests at the Nevada Proving Grounds (later the Nevada Test Site) show effects on well-kept homes, homes filled with trash and combustibles, and homes painted with reflective white paint. Asserts that cleanliness is an essential part of civil defense preparedness and that it increased survivability. Selected for the 2002 National Film Registry of "artistically, culturally, and socially significant" films. About Fallout (1955) Attempt to dispel many common myths and fallacies about radioactive fallout. Atom Bomb (1946) Early atomic weapons testing. Contains great stock footage of atomic bomb tests. Anti-Communist Propaganda 8-DVD Collection The cold war was waged largely by propagandists, in the battle between competing ideologies, both sides did everything they could to sway people toward thier viewpoint. In America, anti-communist and pro-capitalist propaganda was rampant in popular media. Some were subtle with thier approach, others blatantly obvious. The films presented in this collection are a selection of some of the more interesting and sensationalist propaganda that was created. These films were part very much part of the cold war, and are now a piece of history. Anti-Communist Propaganda comes with the following films: Volume 1: Brink of Disaster Brink of Disaster (1972) A 30 minute documentary on how 1960s activism "threatens" American moral, religious and ethical principles. Tradgedy or Hope (1973) Educating 1960s campus protesters as to "what`s right with America." Volume 2: In the Suburbs Practicing Democracy in the Classroom (1953) Points out that democratic techniques are more effective in teaching good citizenship than laissez-faire and authoritarian methods. The Magic Bond (1955) The Veterans of Foreign Wars as a fraternal and social organization, with emphasis on their projects that benefit community life and cohesion. In the Suburbs (1957) This promotional film for Redbook magazine profiles its target audience: young suburban married couples with young children. Volume 3: In Our Hands In Our Hand Part 1: How We Got What We Have (1950) How economic progress comes from the accumulation of privately owned tools of production; demonstrates the need for tools by showing a young couple with their infant child in a wilderness with nothing but natural resources and their hands. In Our Hand Part 2: What We Have (1950) Strengths of the American free enterprise system and how it meets the needs of its citizens. In Our Hand Part 3: How to Lose What We Have (1950) Drama of an authoritarian (probably Communist-type) coup in the U.S., assisted by apathy, an indifference to federal intervention in community affairs, and lack of economic incentive. In Our Hand Part 4: How to Keep What We Have (1950) How a limited government and private control over labor, resources and tools can stave off a Communist takeover of the U.S. What it Means to be an American (1952) Much discussion about how Americans can feel free to speak openly without fear. stresses value of cooperation and independence. Volume 4: Freedom & Power Freedom & Power (1951) This opulently produced film defines freedom as the abundance of electric power, and reviews U.S. history from an electrocentric viewpoint. With animation. A Welcome Guest (1957) Tribute to television as servant of the public in the Cold War era. Hear and Now (1958) How radio brings news and information to Americans. With footage of many news events covered by radio and images everyday life in the late 1950s. Explains how radio serves in the Cold War and during natural disasters. Volume 5: Desert Venture Desert Venture (1958) "This is a story of a venture by American capital in a strange and ancient land," says the narrator. Shows the search and extraction of oil in Saudi Arabia, necessary to power the American "nation on wheels." Produced in 1958 but just as relevant 50 years later. 57 Chevy Trucks (1956) 59 Chevy Wagon (1958) Pat & Dinah Reveal 59 Chevy (1958) Trial of the Rocket (1958) Volume 6: Freedom Highway Freedom Highway (1956) A Greyhound bus transports us through the landscape of American mythology. Part travelogue, part Greyhound advertisement. Responsibilities of American Citizenship (1955) Anti-communist orientation for Americans. America`s Distribution of Wealth (1955) Demonstrates the widespread ownership of America`s basic wealth and the equitable distribution of national income. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding. A Look at Capitalism (1955) Economic lecture on the merits and workings of capitalism. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark. Volume 7: Challenge of Ideas The Secret of American Production (1955) Free-enterprise-oriented lecture on the successes of the American economic system. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark. A Story of Enterprise (1955) How a young couple parlays their frozen custard booth into a multimillion dollar business and constructs a parable of capitalist economics. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Why Kill The Goose? (1955) Sings the praises of the American profit system, arguing that profits, although much smaller than generally believed, make possible a continuing stream of technological advances and new and better products which contribute to the rising living standards. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark. Challenge of Ideas (1961) John Wayne, Edward R. Murrow and others discuss the ideological battle between U.S. and Soviet Union. Volume 8: The Threat of Communism Capitalism (1948) A group of teenagers on a high-school radio program discuss just what capitalism is, seizing onto the example of the butcher who supplies the weenies for their picnic. Law & Social Controls (1949) Uses the story of teens trying to extend the hours of their "Teen Canteen" as a vehicle for explaining customs, moral codes, and laws. Are You Ready for Service (1951) Secure the Blessings (1951) Shows how American school children are taught the value of democracy, freedom and good citizenship. Communism (1952) Educational film on the Cold War conflict. Red Chinese Battle Plan: Communism in Asia 2-DVD Collection Although most of the propaganda films produced by the U.S. were geared towards the Soviet threat of communism, some focused specifically on communism in Asia. Red Chinese Battle Plan: Communism in Asia comes with the following films: Volume 1: Red Chinese Battle Plan Red Chinese Battle Plan (1964) Cold War-era anti-Chinese propaganda film featuring footage of revolutionary activities and combat, 1921-64. Communism vs. Capitalism (1962) Lecture given by Dr. George S. Benson, President of Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. Subversion & Espionage Directed Against the Military A Cold War relic of a slideshow warning Walter Reed Medical Center staff of Soviet-Sino intelligence recruiters. Agents may seek you out by common interests, social contacts, or mutual acquaintances, and you might do their bidding because of profit, blackmail, ideology, or threats against family. Volume 2: Crime of Korea Crime of Korea (1950) Korea in the tumultuous period between the end of World War II and the start of the Korean War. Don`t Be A Sucker (1947) Admonishes Americans that they will lose their country if they let fanaticism and hatred turn them into "suckers." "Let`s forget about `we` and `they` -- let`s think about us!" In the context of the emerging Cold War, this film appears paradoxical. Freedom To Learn (1948) When, due to the well-meaning fears of parents, a high school social studies teacher is charged with teaching communism, she explains why she teaches about communism and why she believes it important that students know the facts about subjects they discuss in current event. Despotism (1946) Measures how a society ranks on a spectrum stretching from democracy to despotism. Explains how societies and nations can be measured by the degree that power is concentrated and respect for the individual is restricted. Where does your community, state and nation stand on these scales? Our Cities Must Fight (1951) Civil defense film admonishing U.S. city dwellers to stay and fight in case of enemy invasion, rather than evacuate. Filmed in New York and other cities. What You Should Know About Biological Warfare (1952) How can we protect ourselves against the threats of germs and toxins? Cold War America gears up to fend off threats from unconventional bioweapons. Coldwar Propaganda Cartoons Bonus Disc A great DVD containing 5 early cold war propaganda cartoons. Each of these cartoons are educational in nature but are all very amusing especially when looked at in historical context. Made right at the begining of the cold-war these propaganda films touted the merits of capitalism more then they denounced comunism. These cold-war cartoons are actually quite informative even if wholly one sided and they are all a great piece of cartoon history. Coldwar Propaganda Cartoons comes with the following cartoons: Going Places Meet King Joe Why Play Leapfrog? Its Everybody`s Business Destination Earth! On Mars, which has a communist style goverment run by the Stalinist leader Ogg, there automobiles leave much to be desired. So they come to Earth, and the USA, to see how we have such nice cars. After some research they find that it is competition and our free market system which allows us such luxuries. disk information High Quality, Full Color DVD Labels. Our labels are professionally designed and printed, unlike many of our competitors. Fully Guaranteed Quality. All products we sell are fully guaranteed, if you have any problems whatsoever, return your purchase to us and recieve a full refund. Low, Low Prices. We have comparison shopped throughout ebay to ensure we are giving you a better quality product at a lower price. 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