Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Greenbrier Bunker
Mar 30, 2022
Delve into the secrets of the Greenbrier Bunker, a hidden Cold War facility designed to protect Congress in the event of a nuclear crisis. Once shrouded in secrecy, its history unfolds from clandestine construction to its revealing by journalists. The intriguing dual purpose of this underground refuge as both a shelter and conference space showcases the stark contrast between its past operations and the normalcy above ground. Now a tourist attraction, the bunker embodies a fascinating chapter in U.S. government preparedness.
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Greenbrier Bunker Revealed
- The Greenbrier Bunker, a secret hideout for Congress, was built under a West Virginia resort.
- Its existence was revealed in an article by Ted Gup, rendering it useless.
Forsyth Associates' True Role
- Staff disguised as Forsyth Associates TV technicians maintained the Greenbrier Bunker.
- Their cover story was exposed when the bunker's secrecy was compromised.
Project Greek Island Details
- Project Greek Island, completed in 1962, cost $14 million and spanned 112,000 square feet.
- Located 720 feet underground, it could house Congress for three days, with filtration systems handling radiation.