Part one of term paper
On November 2, 1938, a nationwide radio station broadcast a radio show that was based on the best seller, War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells. The play was performed by many people, namely Orsen Wells and John Houseman. It was during a time when the radio was the primary source of entertainment. People throughout America tuned in to listen to ...

Part two of term paper
... in New Jersey and Illinois. The play aired the voice of a man, which sounded like the president's. A few hours later, the people found out that these were not actual reports, but just a play being performed on the radio. What caused a civilized group of people to act in such a crazed manner? At the time, Franklin Delanor Roosevelt was the president. Over in Europe, Adolf Hitler had taken control and was looking towards invading more countries and terrorizing more people. President Roosevelt ...