Which of the following is true of the adoption of television as a medium in the United States?
a. Walter Dealey obtained the first commercial television license in the state in 1948.
b. The FCC was set up by Texas in 1950 to regulate television stations.
c. The first television license in the United States was issued by the city of Dallas.
d. In 1950, a two-year moratorium was issued on granting licenses by the FCC.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false