FDR Fire Side Chats Microphone

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Posted by kofferfk
16 years ago
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Description I am in posession of the microphone used by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the thirty sessions of the infamous Fire Side Chats. My Husband's Grandfather was the sound tech for NBC at the time and after the last session was conducted, Franklin Roosevelt gave it to him as a gift. The microphone has been handed down to us. It is very heavy (not sure the exact weight) and has the big NBC logo embossed on it.
Category Vintage Electronics
Medium not sure
Distinguishing marks NBC logos, serial number
Condition Excellent
Date Period 1933-1944
History Original microphone used by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Fireside Chats
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Submitted by pcdevine

Obviously, if this what you say it is, it could be priceless. The Smithsonian would be interested, I am sure. You will need some type of documentation.

Submitted by MarkBlemish

Maybe there was more than one but a google search shows this https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_687509 And same one in this article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireside_chats
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