![]() The public address system of the House of Representatives was abandoned due to Members'Ĭomplaints that microphones produced interference, making it difficult to hear. Noise as the rustling of paper by Coolidge. Louis called the Capitol to inquireĪbout a strange noise heard during the speech. That representatives from a radio station in St. ![]() In the House one-half hour before the arrival of President Coolidge, was so clear The radio broadcast, which covered proceedings Stations in many major American cities, including Washington, D.C., New York, Providence, President Calvin Coolidge's Annual Address to Congress in the House Chamber reached radio The first ever congressional proceeding broadcasted on the radio. House debate about a constitutional amendment to abolish tax-exempt securities became System in the House of Representatives for a radio broadcast when he delivered his Annual Address to a President Harding was the first person to use the newly installed public address Of the floor of the House.” His legislation failed in committee. Brennan stated that it was his purpose to “enableĪll members of Congress as well as the country at large, to 'listen in' on the doings 278, the first measure to allow radioĬoverage of the House and Senate. Representative Vincent Brennan of Michigan introduced H.J. People throughout the country to stay apprised of important political events.įirst unsuccessful attempt to transmit a radio from the Capitol occurs during the inaugural address ofĪn American President– Warren G. Hosted presidential addresses that were broadcast, radio coverage of large politicalĬelebrations, and even a weekly show that highlighted the events of Congress, enabling As early as 1928, House Clerk William Tyler Page speculated that the noticeable decline in speeches mailedįrom the Capitol could be attributed to the increased use of radio by RepresentativesĪs a means of communicating with their constituents. Despite the reluctance of some Members to accept the new form of communication, Capitol Hill played a significant role in the spreading influence of radio. Additionally, legislation aimed at implementing radio coverage of the House and Senate, initially put forward in 1922, faced stiff opposition throughout much of the 20th century. Up until the 1930’s, radio reporters were denied access to the House and Senate Press Galleries. Radio also affected congressional proceedings, though Congress was slow to embrace the new technology. tiles/non-collection/e/ex_tech_radio_sound_room_1922_lc.xml Image courtesy of Library of Congress The radio sound room at the U.S.
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