Winston churchill

Radio history Timeline

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  • Electric Waves Could Be Transmitted wirelessly

    Electric Waves Could Be Transmitted wirelessly
    Henirich Hertz proved waves could be transmitted wirelessly. Was the beggining of wireless radio becoming popular.

  • Ghandi soldier of peace speech

    Ghandi soldier of peace speech
    Gave a speech about making change through means of social disobedience. Called himself a soldier of peace, Started some controversy over his statements about palestine.

  • LORD HAW HAW

    LORD HAW HAW
    Lord haw haw was a german propganda boradcaster. He had an unintentionally comedic voice that led to his name. His most famous broadcast was his final before he fled for fear of being captured.

  • The Hindenburg DIsaster

    The Hindenburg DIsaster
    The Hindenburg disaster was one of the first tragedies ever reported live on radio. Due to an embargo germany had to use flammable hydrogen instead of helium. The reporter showed true horror which most broadcasts now do not.

  • War of the worlds

    War of the worlds
    H.G. Wells broadcasted a fake report about aliens invading earth. Unfortunately many listeners did not know the report was fiction. It caused widespread panic and showed how effective radio can be.

  • Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill
    Winston churchill was a great orator and author of a lot of books. His most famous speech was one which he gave during world war 2. He inspired many to keep hope and keep fighting.

  • Adolf Hitlers Declaration of war

    Adolf Hitlers Declaration of war
    Hitler gave a speech declaring war on all of germanys enemies. Made him gain popularity because of his use of propaganda. Started world war 2 and the beggining of the invasion of Poland.

  • Sylvia Plath, "Daddy"

    Sylvia Plath, "Daddy"
    Sylvia Plath read a poem about her father, the holocaust and her tried suicide. What makes the broadcast even more interesting is she killed herself less than a month after it was aired. The poem is still reffered to today.

  • JFK cuban Missile crisis

    JFK cuban Missile crisis
    Speech warning people the danger of cuba. Told about Russia and Cubas nuclear missile facilities. Warned it could be a sign of aggression.

  • I Have A Dream

    I Have A Dream
    Martin Luther King gave a historical speech about the importance of racial equality on America. This speech was broadcasted nation-wide and has changed history. It was a landmark in american civil equality.