Radio Thrives as It Celebrates Golden Anniversary
In 1916 David Sarnoff imagined wireless music, and radio grew to shape a nation. By 1930s 10 million homes owned sets. today 54 million radios sold yearly and 40 percent of households listen to 6,400 stations daily. The industry marks broadcasting’s 50th anniversary with nostalgia and growth.
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