12 great moments that changed radio history

Author

Angie Smibert

Call Number

• J 791.44 SMIB (CEN)

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Publication Information

Mankato, MN : 12-Story Library, [2015]

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Summary

Brief two-page discussions of twelve of the most important events in the history of broadcast radio.

Contents

• The first radio message crosses the Atlantic
• Radio telegraphy saves lives
• Radio spreads sporting events news
• Commercial radio begins regular programming
• Advertising changes how radio is funded
• FDR uses radio to calm a nation
• Radio brings disaster into our living rooms
• The War of the Worlds panics America
• Edward R. Murrow brings World War II home
• Rock and Roll finds a home on the radio
• FM radio plays album rock
• Satellites make radio available anywhere.