Summary
The term "broadcasting" originally comes from agriculture, where it described spreading seeds over a large field. It later took on a new meaning in the 1920s when it became associated with radio, marking the start of broadcasting in media. Today, broadcasting has become a key part of sharing news and entertainment.
Key Facts
- The word "broadcasting" first referred to a method of planting seeds broadly across fields.
- This agricultural term dates back to at least the early 1700s.
- Broadcasting in media began with radio in the early 1920s.
- The first major radio broadcast was in 1920 from station KDKA in Pittsburgh, which covered the U.S. presidential election results.
- Broadcasting now commonly refers to sharing radio and television content with the public.
- President Trump has criticized public broadcasters and influenced funding decisions regarding NPR and PBS.
