In 1928, he once again put Al Smith's name in nomination at the convention, in Houston, incidentally speaking for the first time to a national radio audience of millions. Radio was to be the medium of which FDR would become the acknowledged master. It created a sense of intimacy with the listeners that perfectly fit his personal style, besides allowing him to bypass the newspaper press, often controlled by his unrelenting enemies. Associated Press Photo stamping. News service photo with original paper clipping. EX-MT. 6x9”.