❐ 100 years ago, the first commercial radio broadcast announced the results of the 1920 election – politics would never be the same
2020 Oct 30
When Frank Conrad broadcast the results of the 1920 presidential election, he had no idea that politics would be forever transformed. Bettmann via Getty Images
For centuries, people largely read politicians' words. But with the advent of radio, the ability of politicians to engage and entertain became crucial components of their candidacies.