This collection uses primary sources to explore the impact of television on news media.

This is the text and audio of Spiro Agnew's speech "Television News Coverage" expressing his disappointment in the news media's behavior after a Presidental speech on Vietnam; it was delivered at a Republican Midwest regional meeting on...

This is the text and audio of the speech "Television and the Public Interest" by Newton N. Minow, from the Federal Communications Commission, delivered on May 9, 1961, at National Association of Broadcasters in Washington, DC.

An overview of early television and its impact on American society. Also, two interviews with people who remember watching their first TV!

A large collection of original magazines that document the evolution of the American broadcasting industry from 1896 to 1964, covering radio, television, and motion pictures.

This is the text, audio, and video [5:21] of Richard Nixon, Vice Presidential Candidate, addresses the nation on TV on September 23, 1952, explaining the $18,000 he took from a group of his supporters. It is known as the "Checkers" speech.

Should students believe everything they see on tv? The National Archives provides this resource for students to examine cinemas as an accurate source of history. Links to archived videos and activities are provided. RI.11-12.7 Eval...

Opinion of anchorman, Walter Cronkite, as expressed on network television news, February 27, 1968. Cronkite's commentary reveals the current status and course of the Vietnam War to the American public. Text contains highlighted...

Transcript of Terrance Smith examining the influence of the political processes by the Sunday morning political talk shows.

Berliner Morgenpost is a daily morning paper serving the city of Berlin, Germany. Content includes top national and international headlines, as well as politics, economics, sports, opinions, and local news. Written in German.

This site has an interview of Tom Brokaw that investigates the importance and impact of the Evening News shows put on by the big broadcast networks.