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I toured the bunker that was supposed to house the govt of the US in case of a nuclear strike in Washington (Greenbrier, West Virginia). I remember the guide saying that it got very close to being used for its purpose soon after it was built (1930s), but I don’t remember why or details. Any help?

by /u/high_pH_bitch in /r/AskHistorians

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