-During the early 1960s, what type of message did a fallout shelter sign like the one pictured above send to the American public?
A) It prompted them to use the newly-created interstate highway system as an escape route from large cities.
B) It served as a daily reminder of the nuclear threat faced by the United States.
C) It made them feel inadequate because many could not afford to build personal bomb shelters.
D) It showed that there was greater concern for protecting public officials rather than the general public.

Question

-During the early 1960s, what type of message did a fallout shelter sign like the one pictured above send to the American public?
A) It prompted them to use the newly-created interstate highway system as an escape route from large cities. 
B) It served as a daily reminder of the nuclear threat faced by the United States. 
C) It made them feel inadequate because many could not afford to build personal bomb shelters. 
D) It showed that there was greater concern for protecting public officials rather than the general public.

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Fallout shelter signs during the early 1960s served as a constant reminder of the nuclear threat during the Cold War era, indicating locations designated as safe spots in the event of a nuclear attack.

-During the Early 1960s, What Type of Message Did a Fallout