The Enduring Melody of Radio: A Historical Journey Flashcards

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Years of Radio

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1895 - The Spark of Invention
1906 - The Airwaves Come Alive
1920 - The Golden Age Dawns
1930 - Radio Dazzles with Dramas and Variety Shows
1940-1950 - Adapting to a New Rival - Television
Present - Radio’s Diverse Symphony

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In 1895

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The Spark of Invention

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In 1906

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The Airwaves Come Alive

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In 1920

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The Golden Age Dawns

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In 1930

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Radio Dazzles with Dramas and Variety Shows

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In 1940-1950

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Adapting to a New Rival - Television

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Present

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Radio’s Diverse Symphony

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Who is the Italian Inventor that transmitted the first Radio Signal? paving the wat of wireless communication?

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Guglielmo Marconi

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“Wireless Telegraphy”

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Guglielmo Marconi

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In Canada, Who broadcasted the first human voice and music?

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Reginald Fessenden

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“Crackling and Static” and New Era of Communication

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Reginald Fessenden

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What are two drama’s in the 1930’s Golden Age of Radio?

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The Shadow
Lux Radio Theatre

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