Rosel H. Hyde (April 12, 1900 – December 19, 1992) served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) twice under the four different presidents.

[6] While in law school, Hyde worked as a clerk-typist for the United States Civil Service Commission.

[7] In 1924, Hyde began working for the government as a member of the United States Civil Service Commission.

The new administration could not legally fire Hyde solely due to his political affiliation as a Republican so he remained at the FCC, but was demoted to the position of assistant attorney.

Initially William H. Wills, a Republican, was appointed to the position, but less than a year later he died and Hyde's name was recommended to President Harry S. Truman.

[6]: 8 In 1948, Hyde imposed a freeze on all television station applications in order to prepare a national allocation plan to reduce interference on the air waves.

Over the years, he was the chairman of several U.S. delegations and took part in multiple conferences with other countries including Mexico and Switzerland.

Around this time, cable television became a competitor to free broadcasting as a result of decisions made by the commission.