Air Raid Practice

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Students gather for air raid drills in the basement of Good Counsel

Although the War remained mostly in Europe, the US Government felt all Americans should prepare themselves for the possibility of an air raid. Rosemont Faculty created the Defense Council and determined “shelter” points across campus where students and staff could escape to if needed. For instance the basements of Good Counsel, the Chapel, and the Library were used as shelters during air raid drills.

Air Raid Practice