The Debut of Television in America In April of 1939 the New York World’s Fair opened just east of the metropolis. The theme of the fair was, “Building The World of Tomorrow.” “The World of Tomorrow was a search for a usable Future (with a capital “F”), and while it added fuel to the fire of the American cultures of consumption and exclusion, it also provided a tangible vision of hope and prosperity in the face of uncertainty and confusion.” It was there that television debuted in America. The debut of television in America was a very important part of our nation’s history. Television opened a door to a whole new world. In the beginn....

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