The first instance of U. S. government regulation of radio was the , passed soon after the passengers of the sinking ship Republic were saved because that vessel was equipped with a radio.

Wireless Ship Act of 1910

Explanation:

Wireless Ship Act of 1910 state that sea ship with more than 50 or 60 passengers who are travelling beyond 200 miles must be well equipped with wireless radio equipment because of the shipping incident that happen in 1909 in which a single wireless radio save the lives of the people on board because that vessel was equipped with a wireless radio.

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