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The Fairness Doctrine was a policy implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1949 that required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance. It aimed to ensure that audiences received a balanced perspective and that differing opinions were represented in the media. The doctrine was abolished in 1987, as it was believed to infringe on free speech and the First Amendment rights of broadcasters.

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