Radios
Definition
A radio is a device that receives and broadcasts audio signals. In the context of US history, radios played a significant role in disseminating information and entertainment to the public, especially during the early 20th century.
Analogy
Think of radios as the Instagram or TikTok of the early 20th century. Just like how we receive updates, news, and entertainment from these social media platforms today, people back then relied on radios for similar purposes.
Related terms
Broadcasting: This refers to transmitting information (like news or music) over airwaves to a wide audience. It's like posting content on your social media feed where anyone who follows you can see it.
Golden Age of Radio: This term refers to a period in US history (1920s-1950s) when radio was the dominant electronic home entertainment medium. It's akin to how smartphones dominate our lives today.
Fireside Chats: These were series of evening radio addresses given by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt between 1933 and 1944. Imagine if a president today decided to regularly go live on Instagram or YouTube - that's what Fireside Chats were like back then!
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