A Day Of Radio Remembered

by Ben Shapiro, NPR

In the fall of 1939, the U.S. watched anxiously as war broke out in Europe. At this turning point in history, the National Archives set out to document a full day of radio, just as it was heard by listeners at home. With the help of station WJSV, they recorded the 18 hours straight from sign-on to sign-off.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 21, 2009