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12 great moments that changed radio history, Angie Smibert

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12 great moments that changed radio history, Angie Smibert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

12 great moments that changed radio history

Responsibility statement

Angie Smibert

Series statement

Great moments in media

Summary

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

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Twelve great moments that changed radio history

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