Newton N. Minow
American lawyer and politician
Born
Died
2023
3 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A prominent lawyer and politician, contributed significantly to public service and communication policy. Served as the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 1961 to 1963, where policies shaped television and broadcasting standards. Advocated for community-oriented programming and made calls for more educational content during tenure. Later played a role in various legal and civic organizations reflecting a commitment to law and public interest.
Served as FCC chairman from 1961 to 1963
Promoted the 'vast wasteland' speech
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