On June 14, 1922 President Warren G. Harding became the first president to have his voice transmitted by radio as he addressed a crowd in Baltimore during the dedication of a memorial site for Francis Scott Key, composer of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
History.com: Warren G. Harding becomes the first president to be heard on the radio
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!
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