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Herbert Hoover: “The Government will encourage and foster the development of privately owned and operated radio facilities in such a…”

On the recordJune 5, 1932
The Government will encourage and foster the development of privately owned and operated radio facilities in such a manner that in time of war or similar national emergency there shall be available the most effective system for the national defense.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Executive Order 5855—Assignment of Frequencies to Government Radio Stations

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