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Third US national radio conference, 1924 C016 / 8819
Third US national radio conference. Group of three US pioneers of radio in the USA at a conference convened by US Secretary of Commerce (and later US President) Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1964). Hoover is at at far right. From left to right, the three pioneers are: Charles Francis Jenkins (1867-1934), David Sarnoff (1891-1971), and George Owen Squier (1865-1934). Jenkins had pioneered radio and television improvements. Sarnoff was part of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), becoming its president in 1930. Squier was Chief Signal Officer during World War I. Photographed in Washington DC, USA, on 7 October 1924
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1900s 1920s 1924 Communication Communications Conference Early Electrical Engineering Engineer Engineers Group Portrait Inventor Looking At The Camera Meeting North American Outdoors Outside Pioneer Pioneering Pioneers Portrait Quartet Radio Telecommunication Telecommunications Television Washington Dc Herbert Hoover Secretary Of Commerce Underwood And Underwood
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of radio communication. Taken during the Third US National Radio Conference in 1924, it showcases three pioneering figures who played instrumental roles in shaping the future of this revolutionary technology. Standing at far right is Herbert Clark Hoover, then Secretary of Commerce and later to become President of the United States. To his left are Charles Francis Jenkins, David Sarnoff, and George Owen Squier - three brilliant minds who made indelible contributions to the field. Jenkins, an accomplished inventor known for his advancements in both radio and television technologies, stands tall as one of the pioneers present. Sarnoff, representing the influential Radio Corporation of America (RCA), would go on to become its president just six years later. Meanwhile, Squier's expertise as Chief Signal Officer during World War I solidified his place among these industry leaders. The photograph was taken outdoors in Washington DC against a backdrop that symbolizes progress and innovation. The quartet exudes confidence as they look directly into the camera lens with determination etched across their faces. Preserved by Library of Congress/Science Photo Library, this image serves as a testament to their visionary work that laid foundations for modern telecommunication systems we enjoy today. It encapsulates an era when these men were at the forefront of technological breakthroughs that forever changed how we communicate across distances – an enduring legacy captured within this single frame from October 7th, 1924.
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