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Which medium allowed people to see pictures and hear about news events in the 1950s?
Which medium allowed people to see pictures and hear about news events in the 1950s?
- Television (correct)
- Radio
- Magazines
- Newspapers
What event was broadcast live on television in 1963?
What event was broadcast live on television in 1963?
- The assassination of President John F. Kennedy (correct)
- The first moon landing
- The Watergate scandal
- The Vietnam War
What percentage of US adults get news from digital devices according to a 2022 Pew report?
What percentage of US adults get news from digital devices according to a 2022 Pew report?
- 49%
- 31%
- 82% (correct)
- 40%
What resource is available for those interested in learning more about journalism?
What resource is available for those interested in learning more about journalism?
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What technology has transformed news delivery and made it more accessible and engaging?
What technology has transformed news delivery and made it more accessible and engaging?
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Study Notes
- In the 1920s, radio news competed with newspapers for popularity.
- Television became popular in the 1950s, allowing people to see pictures and hear about news events.
- In 1963, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was broadcast live on television.
- Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT may soon replace journalists.
- Governments have historically tried to control the news, but the press has worked to become freer and more independent.
- Technology has transformed news delivery, making it more accessible and engaging.
- According to a 2022 Pew report, 82% of US adults get news from digital devices, with 49% doing so often.
- The portion of Americans who often get news from television has decreased from 40% in 2020 to 31% in 2022.
- People now prefer watching video and listening to audio for news rather than reading.
- Resources such as books, movies, and articles are available for those interested in learning more about journalism.
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