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February 5, 1999

Radio

  The radio was invented in 1894 by Guglielmo Marconi in Italy. The radio is used to tell important information. Truman's speeches were transmitted to our whole country for every one to hear. Radio waves travel at the speed of light and everyone could hear the President!


Truman's Radio Address

Mike
Barry Elementary


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