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FDR Fire Side Chats Microphone

By kofferfk, 25 February, 2009
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
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
N/A
For Sale?
No
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pcdevine

4 years 6 months ago

Re: FDR Fire Side Chats Microphone

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.

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MarkBlemish

4 years 6 months ago

Re: FDR Fire Side Chats Microphone

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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