Chapter 7: Sound

David Sarnoff played a significant role in the development of multiple media early in the twentieth century. Visit The David Sarnoff Library to learn more about his life and the contributions he made to the media world.

 

Amos 'n Andy was America's first nationally broadcast daily drama. The show's site provides and excellent history of the program, as well as the controversy and praise the show received.

 

One quick look at the BBC's homepage reveals that it is truly an international source of news and information. Explore the site to get a better understanding of this powerful news outlet's international reach.

 

Visit the TIME 100 "Builders and Titans" site to read about Akio Morita. Recognized for putting Sony on the map as leader in the consumer electronics market, Morita himself provided many contributions to modern media.

 

Everything you wanted to know about Beatles can be found on beatles.com. The site provides a fun, interactive overview of the group's rise to fame, as well as a complete collection of their work in both music and film.

 

In 2000, National Public Radio, NPR, compiled a list of the 100 most important American musical works in the twentieth century. See what songs did and did not make the list. Listen to the discussions pertaining to each song's history and relevance.