President Harding’s 1923 Visit to Utah

W. Paul Reeve History Blazer July 1995 President Warren G. Harding’s 1923 visit to Utah was part of a broader tour of the western United States designed to bring him “closer to the people and their conditions.” After touring Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and other states, he proceeded to Alaska, his primary destination, and became the first president to visit that …

Radio in Utah Began in May 1922 on Station KZN

Yvette D. Ison History Blazer, April 1995 Hello, hello, hello! This is KZN. KZN, the Deseret News, Salt Lake City calling. KZN calling! Greetings!” These were the first words spoken over Utah’s pioneer radio station on May 6, 1922. Though clumsy in his greeting, Nate Fullmer was no doubt too excited to notice what he said. The yearlong effort of …