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The first public television station in the United States officially begins broadcasting as KUHT from the campus of the University of Houston.
KUHT, the first public television station in the United States, began broadcasting from the University of Houston on May 25, 1953.
On May 25, 1953, KUHT launched as the first nonprofit public television station in the United States, broadcasting educational and cultural programming. Operated by the University of Houston, it pioneered the concept of noncommercial television aimed at serving the community. KUHT offered lectures, local arts coverage, and instructional shows, laying groundwork for future public broadcasting. Its establishment was a milestone in American media, predating the Public Broadcasting Service by over a decade. Viewers benefited from access to learning opportunities and diverse perspectives free of commercial influence. KUHT's legacy endures as a model for public media institutions nationwide.
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University of Houston