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NORAD Tracking Santa: A Cold War History

Dec 25, 2017
Explore the origins and evolution of NORAD tracking Santa Claus, from a Cold War defense measure to a collaborative tradition between the US and Canada. Discover the surprising history of NORAD and its primary missions, along with the comparison between tracking Santa and the response to a letter from Virginia. Learn about the military's efforts to promote Santa Claus and the establishment of the NORAD Santa tracking tradition.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The History and Establishment of NORAD
05:22 • 2min
3
The History of NORAD and Tracking Santa
07:13 • 3min
4
NORAD's Tracking of Santa vs. Virginia's Letter
09:57 • 12min
5
The Evolution of Santa Tracking
22:25 • 5min
6
The Establishment of the NORAD Santa Tracking Tradition
27:44 • 13min
7
Social Media, Website, and Sponsor Ads
40:24 • 3min