Radio Broadcast (Nov 1923-Apr 1924)

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© Kadel & Herbert and Wide World A PAGE IN RADIO HISTORY At 12:40 P. M., on Thursday, December 6, 1923, the President's voice as he delivered his annual message to the Congress was heard not only by the Congress, but by all who could listen-in on any one of six stations (WCAP, WEAF, WJAR, WDAF, KSD, and WFAA). People from Maine to Texas heard the speech so clearly that the President's New England inflection was easily noticeable. Two microphones may be seen in front of the President's manuscript, upper left: The amplifying panel located in the basement of the Capitol, upper right: The microphone control operator in the balcony of the house