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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

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 5855—Assignment of Frequencies to Government Radio Stations

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