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Photography
Photography was invented. The development of still photography led to the making of motion pictures. -
The Telegraph
The Telegraph is the most important invention in the history of mass communication, print became the first mass media. -
The Phonograph
Phonographs achieved wider use as electrification of homes allowed for replacement of hand-cranked mechanical models. -
Silent Movies
Silent movies became popular in the twentieth century. -
Radio Station
The first radio station went on air -
Radio Networks
These linked stations in various parts of the country. -
Decline In Newspaper Sales
Newspaper sales began to decline due to the spread of television. -
Motion Media Declined
Going to view movies had also declined because Television had become so much more convienient since you could watch at home. -
Radio Journalism
Radio journalism was proven both more popular and fast than newspapers. -
Broadcast Television
These contained news, drama, cinema, music, etc.