Calvin Coolidge's 1923 speech was the first broadcast on the radio, and Harry Truman's 1947 speech was the first broad cast on TV.
In 1954
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1923
It was 1947 by Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the first president to make a television broadcast from the white house.
The state union first broadcast at night on February 28, 1968. This historic event marked the first time a President of the United States delivered the State of the Union address in the evening, allowing for greater viewership and engagement from the public. This change reflected the evolving media landscape and the importance of television in political communication.
in 1965, by former president Lyndon B. Johnson
1947
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The first State of the Union address to be broadcast on television at night was delivered by President Lyndon B. Johnson on January 12, 1965. This address marked a significant moment in American political history, as it allowed a wider audience to engage with the President's message. Prior to this, State of the Union addresses were typically delivered during the day and were less accessible to the general public.
AFTRA - American Federation of Television and Radio Artist
The first SOTU to air on the radio was by Warren Harding in 1922, and the first on television was Harry Truman in 1947.