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The first signal
Marconi sent and recieved the first radio signal -
Audion tube
Lee De Forest created a vacuum tube that amplifies signals -
Titanic
Radio saved many lives on the titanic because they were able to communicate and tell people what happened -
The first radio station
The 8XK, later renamed to KDKA, was the first radio station -
The dawn of advertising
In 1922, the WEAF aired a 10 minuet commertial for an apartment complex charging 50$ -
FRC
The Federal Radio Communications organized the licensing of transmitters -
The Demise
in the late 30's tv appeared and was replacing radio -
Music
when tv appeared, it replaced the "stories" and "sports" on radio, so they played music -
Popular shows in the golden era
Amos n Andy
Gunsmoke
The Shadow
Superman -
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The Golden Era
During the great depression, many families listened to radio for stories, and sports -
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Famous Shows of the Golden Era
Amos n Andy
Gunsmoke
The Shadow
Superman
