Empty Times Square as 1951 air-raid drill continues in New York City

Empty Times Square as 1951 air-raid drill continues in New York City

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The transcript describes a surreal scene where optimistic officials witness a deserted Times Square, with civil defence wardens being the only presence. Normally bustling traffic has come to a halt, and the empty streets of Manhattan evoke a chilling nightmare.

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Describe the atmosphere of the empty streets of Manhattan.

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What did the empty streets of Manhattan resemble according to the text?

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