What was the first national event covered by a radio station?

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6 March, 10:34

What was the first national event covered by a radio station?

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Aria Donaldson · Answer 1

The Presidential Convention in New York’s City’s old Madison Square Garden was the first national event covered by a radio station in the year 1924. This was a breakthrough in the evolution of news technology that was covered by Indianapolis Star. Nelson Poynter was the reporter who covered this presidential convention.

Eduardo · Answer 2

The Presidential Convention in NYC's old Madison Square Garden.