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The first sound bites

The presidential campaign, 1908-style. Hear early phonograph recordings.

By Ron Cowen

- More than 2 years ago

When Bryan speaks, then I rejoice.
His is the strange composite voice
Of many million singing souls
Who make world-brotherhood their choice
— Vachel Lindsay, American poet, 1915

RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IN 1908 , including audio of early phonograph recordings.(Flash Required) A.