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War of the Worlds: Orson Welles' Alien Invasion Hoax

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Panic of 'The War of the Worlds'

This chapter explores Orson Welles' groundbreaking 1938 radio broadcast of 'The War of the Worlds', which shocked audiences by presenting a fictional alien invasion as real news. It discusses the innovative sound design and the dramatic impact of the broadcast on American society, revealing the profound relationship between media and public trust in information.

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