Historical Events tagged with "Calvin Coolidge"
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Calvin Coolidge Establishes Federal Radio Commission
Calvin Coolidge signed a bill establishing the Federal Radio Commission, which was created to regulate radio frequencies in the United States. This legislation came in response to the chaos in the radio broadcasting industry, marked by frequency interference and unregulated stations competing for airwaves. The Federal Radio Commission aimed to provide order and fairness in radio usage, thereby benefiting both broadcasters and listeners. This commission ultimately laid the groundwork for future regulatory bodies like the Federal Communications Commission.
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