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“We cannot banish dangers, but we can banish fears. We must not demean life by standing in awe of death.”

Quote by David Sarnoff

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David Sarnoff
David Sarnoff

David Sarnoff was a distinguished businessman and pioneer in the radio and television industry. Born on February 27, 1891, and passing away on December 12, 1971, Sarnoff was instrumental in the development and popularization of these technologies. He served as a key figure at the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and was responsible for numerous groundbreaking innovations. more

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