The 1964 Alaska Earthquake: Tragedy and Recovery
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The 1964 Alaska Earthquake: Tragedy and Recovery
On March 27, 1964, Alaska was struck by the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America. This defense department film tells the dramatic story of that devastating event — the destruction it caused, the lives it changed, and the tragic toll it left behind. It also follows the remarkable post-disaster efforts to rebuild communities ...
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