07.15.26 1st Tabernacle Choir Broadcast

The first broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word aired on July 15, 1929, marking the beginning of what would become the longest-running continuous network radio program in history. Originally broadcast from the Tabernacle on Temple Square with a single microphone, the weekly program has shared sacred music and uplifting messages of hope, peace, and faith with audiences around the world for nearly a century. As technology advanced from radio to television, satellite, and digital broadcasts, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square expanded its global reach while remaining true to its mission of inspiring listeners through music and gospel-centered messages. Today, Music and the Spoken Word continues to bless millions worldwide, reminding people of eternal truths and the enduring power of faith, worship, and inspired music.

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This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.