LABF Releases America 250 Broadcast Spots

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 5:44pm CT

Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF)

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) has released a new series of fully produced radio and television public service spots to help broadcasters commemorate America's 250th Anniversary.

The 30-second spots are part of LABF's "Before It Was History, It Was Broadcast" campaign and feature archival audio and video from the Library of American Broadcasting Special Collection at the University of Maryland. The spots highlight radio and television's role in documenting many of the nation's defining moments as they happened.

Topics featured in the campaign range from classic children's programming and game shows to I Love Lucy and other historic events that shaped American culture and history.

The new pre-produced spots complement the customizable campaign shells LABF released earlier, giving stations the option of airing ready-to-use messages or tailoring content for their local audiences. The fully produced versions include narration, archival elements, royalty-free music, and, for television, patriotic visuals tied to the campaign's theme.

"Broadcasters have always been the trusted link between historic events and the communities they serve," said LABF Co-Chairs Deborah Parenti and Dave "Chachi" Denes. "These spots celebrate the journalists, storytellers, and stations that have brought defining moments into America's homes. They also showcase the incredible depth of the Library's archival treasures."

Stations can obtain both the new pre-produced spots and the previously released customizable versions by contacting LABF Executive Director Mary Collins.