Exposing a Government Secret: The Greenbrier Bunker

The video discusses the Greenbrier Bunker, a secret facility built during the Cold War to protect Congress in case of nuclear war. Constructed under President Eisenhower's directive, the bunker was hidden beneath the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. It featured extensive facilities to support Congress for 60 days. Despite never being used, the bunker remained a secret until a 1992 Washington Post article revealed its existence. Today, it serves as a tourist attraction, highlighting the lengths governments go to protect sensitive information.

What was the primary purpose of the Greenbrier Bunker?

• To store nuclear weapons

• To serve as a luxury hotel for Congress members

• To protect Congress members during a nuclear war

• To act as a Cold War museum

Which US President authorized the construction of the Greenbrier Bunker?

• President Kennedy

• President Truman

• President Eisenhower

• President Johnson

What was the size of the Greenbrier Bunker?

• The size of a single football field

• The size of two football fields

• The size of a basketball court

• The size of a small town

When was the information about the Greenbrier Bunker declassified?

• In 1975

• In 2000

• In 1992

• In 1989

What is the current status of the Greenbrier Bunker?

• It is still a classified government facility

• It has been converted into a luxury hotel

• It is a tourist attraction offering guided tours

• It has been demolished