Abstract

Edwin Howard Armstrong is commonly remembered as the inventor of frequency modulation (FM). There are those, however, who dispute this claim and assert that Armstrong's legacy is a work of fiction rather than history. This study examines the extensive public relations campaign on behalf of both FM and Armstrong from 1940 until after his death. This thesis is a case study of this campaign for the purpose of understanding the narrative presented to the American public.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Armstrong, Edwin H. (Edwin Howard), 1890-1954; Public relations--History--Research; Radio frequency modulation--History--Research

Publication Date

12-14-2012

Document Type

Thesis

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Department, Program, or Center

Department of Communication (CLA)

Advisor

Pugliese, Rudy

Advisor/Committee Member

Frost, Gary

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RIT – Main Campus

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