Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization

Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
the former division (1958-61) of the Executive Office of the President that administered all federal programs dealing with the defense by civilians of their homes, families, communities, etc., in the event of enemy attack. Abbr.: OCDM

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