I toured the bunker that was supposed to house the govt of the US in case of a nuclear strike in Washington (Greenbrier, West Virginia). I remember the guide saying that it got very close to being used for its purpose soon after it was built (1930s), but I don’t remember why or details. Any help?

by high_pH_bitch
Lindvaettr

The bunker at Greenbrier was built between 1959 and 1962 (not 1930's), which puts its completion in the same year as the Cuban Missile Crisis. I suspect this is the incident your guide was referring to, and luckily, the crisis was averted before anyone had to hide in the bunker.