THROWBACKTHISDAY , FEB 12; First Presidential Radio Address.

On Thisday 12th February,1924 Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver an address by radio.

This was the first day that radio programming had included commercials. The National Carbon Company had aired an advertisement during the broadcast of The Everyday Hour. This first sponsored program was heard in New York, Washington, Province, and surrounding areas. This show featured celebrity appearances, music, and stories.

THROWBACKTHISDAY; makes it 92 years and TBT Blog remembers.