Radio Enters the Home 1920 - 1927
The magic of early radio broadcasts captivates the country. News is heard on the very day it happens, and opera performed in New York City is experienced live in small towns from coast to coast. This new medium sparks the creative spirit and attracts entertainers, craftspeople and entrepreneurs. Shortly after the first broadcasts in 1920, the popularity of radio explodes. Americans eagerly embrace the invisible world of sound that ripples across the land. By decade’s end, over 60% of households own a radio. Radio roars into the 20s! |