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On December 6,1923 , President Calvin Coolidge had his State of the Union Address to Congress broadcast live across the nation. That was the first live radio speech. Coolidge later made several radio campaign speeches.

Earlier, on June 14,1922, a speech of President Warren Harding which had been recorded on a disk, was broadcast on commercial radio. Woodrow Wilsonin 1919 made some remarks from shore to sailors on some US navy ships at sea via a military radio- the first time a President spoke on the radio.

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When did first broadcast take place?

The first regular radio broadcasts began in the early 1920s, with significant milestones occurring in 1920. Notably, KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is often credited with the first commercial radio broadcast on November 2, 1920, featuring the results of the U.S. presidential election. This marked the beginning of public radio broadcasting as we know it today.


The first president to speak on the radio?

Despite his reputation as a quiet and even reclusive politician, Calvin Coolidge made use of the new medium of radio and made radio history several times while President. On Dec. 6, 1923, the first presidential address was broadcast on the radio. President Calvin Coolidge delivered what is now known as the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.


Which President was the first to speak live on radio?

Woodrow Wilson in 1919 spoke via ship radio to the crews of other ships. Some people on shore reportedly were able to pick up the transmission.Warren Harding on June 14,1922 had his remarks broadcast over public radio. He was speaking at a dedication ceremony in honor of Francis Scott Key.Calvin Coolidge on December 5,1923 was the first to have a presidential speech broadcast widely ( i.e. to about 5 million listeners)


The first President whose voice was heard over the radio?

The first US president who was heard on the radio was Warren. G. Harding. The first one to make an entire radio broadcast from the White House was Calvin Coolidge.


When was the first NFL football game on Thanksgiving broadcast on the radio and what teams played in the game?

1934 between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears ... the Bears won 19-16.

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Which presidential speech was the first to be broadcast on radio?

Nixon


Which presidential funeral was the first presidential funeral to be broadcast on the radio?

William Howard Taft.


What was the first radio broadcasting about?

The first ever radio broadcast was by KDKA about the 1920 presidential election between Warren G. Harding and James M. Cox.


Where did broadcast journalism originate?

Broadcast Journalism Television and Radio News originated in Pittsburg. The first radio news broadcasted on November of 1920 showcasing the presidential election which resulted in President Harding.


What State is WSB radio broadcast?

WSB radio is broadcast in the US state of Georgia. More specifically WSB is broadcast in Atlanta. The radio channel was first broadcast in March 1922.


When did first broadcast take place?

The first regular radio broadcasts began in the early 1920s, with significant milestones occurring in 1920. Notably, KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is often credited with the first commercial radio broadcast on November 2, 1920, featuring the results of the U.S. presidential election. This marked the beginning of public radio broadcasting as we know it today.


The 1st commercial radio broadcast of U.S. presidential election returns was for what election?

Harding-Cox


What was the first radio commercial broadcast?

KDKA


Who was the first US president whose inauguration was broadcast on the radio?

Calvin Coolidge took the office on March 4, 1925, and was the first to broadcast this event on radio.


What was the first radio station to broadcast over AM radio?

KDKA, Pittsburgh PA


Who made the first AM radio broadcast when and what did this person choose to broadcast over the radio?

The first AM radio broadcast was made by Canadian inventor Reginald Fessenden on December 24, 1906. He chose to broadcast a program that included a reading from the Bible, a phonograph recording of "O Holy Night," and a message wishing listeners a Merry Christmas. This broadcast is considered a significant milestone in the history of radio communication.


What year was the first live radio broadcast of the Olympics?

In 1924, part of the Paris Olympics were broadcast.