CONGRESSIONAL DEBATES TO BE BROADCAST BY RADIO-TELEPHONE TO SCHOOLS & HOMES
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On November 24, 1922, the Evening Star reports "Congress is going to be brought to every schoolhouse and home in the country."
Debate from the floor of Congress on important issues of the day will be offered to listeners by radio-telephone writes Will P. Kennedy.
Permission has been given to the Western Electric Company* by Elliott Woods**, Capitol architect, to install the necessary equipment for broadcasting.
The WEC provided the amplification system used for President Warren G. Harding's inaugural address as well as his speech at Arlington dedicating the tomb of the unknown soldier.
*Western Electric Company (1869-1996) an electrical engineering & manufacturer which provided equipment for the Bell System 1881-1984.
**Elliott Woods (1865-1923) was born near Manchester, England & was appointed Architect of the Capitol by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902. EW served until his death. One major change during his tenure was desks were replaced by chairs in the House due to the growth to 435 members.
SOURCE
"Radio Will Sound Voice Of Congress To Entire Nation," by Will P. Kennedy, The Evening Star, Washington D.C., November 24, 1922, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
