Herbert Hoover actually said...

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.

Context

Executive Order 5855—Assignment of Frequencies to Government Radio Stations

06/05/1932

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