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Politics & Primetime (Part 2)

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In 1947, President Truman gave the first televised speech on television, ushering in a new way for politicians to reach Americans. On the 75th anniversary of the monumental moment, a look back at how the medium has shaped politics and the ways in which candidates adapt to the everchanging media landscape.