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Nikolai Tesla created a wireless readio in 1893. Although he was the first to invent such a thing, people aften credit Marconi as the father of the radio. Marconi sent and recieved the first radio transmission.
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On this date, Marconi sent and recieved the first radio signals. This helped him become the father of the radio. He was the first to transmit signals across the atlantic ocean.
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During World War 1, the radio was used to send and recieve massages from boats and other armed forces. This improved communications between soldiers, helping them in the war.
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During the 1920s, radio increased in popularity. The Americans had KDKA, while the British had BBC. In the 1920s, Westinghouse Company got a comercial radio liscence which created the KDKA.
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BBC started to be broadcasted during this time. It broadcasted information across the country. It didn't get rid of newspapers until 1926 though.
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They broadcasted their first advertisement in 1923. They were able to toll and chain broadcast. This began the toll and chain broadcasting industry.
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During World War 2, radios were used frequently throughout the war. They were used by ground troops radioing for air supportand to relay details of the war to the public.
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Radio started to be used more for music. It targeted families and teens as a source of entertainment. Rock and Roll started to emerge around this time.
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FM radio waves started to take over AM radio waves. The FM radio waves were used more for music then communications. This helped spread music across the United States.
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Radios can be found almost everywhere. They can be found in cars, houses, and can be bought individually. They are small and can fit in anyones pocket.
