David Sarnoff
Russian-born American businessman (1891-1971) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 80
David Sarnoff was an American businessman who played an important role in the American history of radio broadcasting and television. He led the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) for most of his career in various capacities from shortly after its founding in 1919 until his retirement in 1970.
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Sarnoff with Albert Einstein and other noted scientists and engineers on a tour of the RCA wireless station in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1921. Charles Proteus Steinmetz is next to Einstein.
Sarnoff with the first RCA videotape recorder in 1954
Sarnoff receiving his brigadier general's star from Major General Harry C. Ingles, chief signal officer of the US Army.
Sarnoff's mausoleum at Kensico Cemetery.
