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USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008 * Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S. This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page; * America makes history, Obama Wins! with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see photos) Nice condition. Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog: Regardless of your view on the recent U.S. election, one thing is for certain: Barack Obama’s victory was a very significant and historic event! If you collect historic newspapers you’ve been able to follow the <a href="http://blog.rarenewspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/obama_wins_usa_today.gif"><img width="286" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-536" title="obama_wins_usa_today" src="http://blog.rarenewspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/obama_wins_usa_today-286x300.gif" alt="" /></a> progression of African Americans - from <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bquery%5D=slave&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=All+Words" target="_blank">slavery</a>, through the early rumblings of the <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=abolition%2Canti+slavery%2Canti-slavery" target="_blank">abolitionist/anti-slavery movement</a>, into the struggle for <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=All+Words&q%5Btext%5D=emancipation" target="_blank">emancipation</a> (both officially and pragmatically), to achieve the <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=15th+amendment%2Cfifteenth+amendment%2C17th+amendment%2Cseventeenth+amendment%2Cright+to+vote%2Csuffrage%2Csufferage" target="_blank">right to vote</a>, followed by the struggle of <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bcategory_id%5D=117&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=civil+rights%2Cmartin+luther+king%2CDr.+King" target="_blank">the civil rights movement</a>, and finally, to the top and most honored position of all - <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bquery%5D=president+elected&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=All+Words" target="_blank">The President of the United States</a>.  It has been a long and hard-fought struggle, but thanks to all that has made our country great, it was a struggle with hope.  The realization of this hope has set the stage for a new era in this great experiment in self-government.  The melting pot is working, evolving the United States into a country where there are no African-American, Latino-American, Anglo-American, Mexican-American, etc. citizenry, but rather, one united citizenry poised to return to the great American Dream founded on the principles wisely set forth by our forefathers and supported by the many men and women who have <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=WWI%2CWWII%2CKorean+War%2CRevolutionary+War%2CWorld+War+I%2CWorld+War+II" target="_blank">given their lives</a> in the cause of this great hope…  And it has been and will continue to be chronicled passionately in <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/" target="_blank">rare and historic newspapers</a>. Note:  To all those who have African American and/or slavery/anti-slavery newspaper collections:  Don’t forget to obtain a USA Today, Washington Post, or similar newspaper containing the election results. Although it may not have significant financial value at the moment, my guess is there are many who have gone before us whom would declare it “PRICELESS”. wikipedia notes: Barack Hussein Obama II (pronounced /bəˈrɑːk hʊˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is an American politician and the winner of the presidential election of November 4, 2008.[1] He is currently the President-elect[2] of the United States of America, and is expected to take office as the forty-fourth President of the United States on January 20, 2009. He is also the incumbent junior United States Senator from Illinois. Obama is the first African American to be elected President of the United States,[3][4][5] and was the first African American to be nominated for President by a major U.S. political party.[6] A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, he became the first African American to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review. Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving three terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Following an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2003. After a primary victory in March 2004, Obama delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. He was elected to the Senate in November 2004 with 70 percent of the vote. As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, he helped create legislation to control conventional weapons and to promote greater public accountability in the use of federal funds. He also made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During the 110th Congress, he helped create legislation regarding lobbying and electoral fraud, climate change, nuclear terrorism, and care for returned U.S. military personnel. Obama announced his presidential campaign in February 2007, and was formally nominated at the 2008 Democratic National Convention with Delaware senator Joe Biden as his running mate.

USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008 * Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S. This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page; * America makes history, Obama Wins! with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see photos) Nice condition. Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog: Regardless of your view on the recent U.S. election, one thing is for certain: Barack Obama’s victory was a very significant and historic event! If you collect historic newspapers you’ve been able to follow the progression of African Americans - from slavery, through the early rumblings of the abolitionist/anti-slavery movement, into the struggle for emancipation (both officially and pragmatically), to achieve the right to vote, followed by the struggle of the civil rights movement, and finally, to the top and most honored position of all - The President of the United States. It has been a long and hard-fought struggle, but thanks to all that has made our country great, it was a struggle with hope. The realization of this hope has set the stage for a new era in this great experiment in self-government. The melting pot is working, evolving the United States into a country where there are no African-American, Latino-American, Anglo-American, Mexican-American, etc. citizenry, but rather, one united citizenry poised to return to the great American Dream founded on the principles wisely set forth by our forefathers and supported by the many men and women who have given their lives in the cause of this great hope… And it has been and will continue to be chronicled passionately in rare and historic newspapers. Note: To all those who have African American and/or slavery/anti-slavery newspaper collections: Don’t forget to obtain a USA Today, Washington Post, or similar newspaper containing the election results. Although it may not have significant financial value at the moment, my guess is there are many who have gone before us whom would declare it “PRICELESS”. wikipedia notes: Barack Hussein Obama II (pronounced /bəˈrɑːk hʊˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is an American politician and the winner of the presidential election of November 4, 2008.[1] He is currently the President-elect[2] of the United States of America, and is expected to take office as the forty-fourth President of the United States on January 20, 2009. He is also the incumbent junior United States Senator from Illinois. Obama is the first African American to be elected President of the United States,[3][4][5] and was the first African American to be nominated for President by a major U.S. political party.[6] A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, he became the first African American to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review. Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving three terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Following an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2003. After a primary victory in March 2004, Obama delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. He was elected to the Senate in November 2004 with 70 percent of the vote. As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, he helped create legislation to control conventional weapons and to promote greater public accountability in the use of federal funds. He also made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During the 110th Congress, he helped create legislation regarding lobbying and electoral fraud, climate change, nuclear terrorism, and care for returned U.S. military personnel. Obama announced his presidential campaign in February 2007, and was formally nominated at the 2008 Democratic National Convention with Delaware senator Joe Biden as his running mate.

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USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008 * Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S. This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page; * America makes history, Obama Wins! with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see photos) Nice condition. Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog: Regardless of your view on the recent U.S. election, one thing is for certain: Barack Obama’s victory was a very significant and historic event! If you collect historic newspapers you’ve been able to follow the <a href="http://blog.rarenewspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/obama_wins_usa_today.gif"><img height="300" width="286" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-536" title="obama_wins_usa_today" src="http://blog.rarenewspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/obama_wins_usa_today-286x300.gif" alt="" /></a> progression of African Americans - from <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bquery%5D=slave&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=All+Words" target="_blank">slavery</a>, through the early rumblings of the <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=abolition%2Canti+slavery%2Canti-slavery" target="_blank">abolitionist/anti-slavery movement</a>, into the struggle for <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=All+Words&q%5Btext%5D=emancipation" target="_blank">emancipation</a> (both officially and pragmatically), to achieve the <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=15th+amendment%2Cfifteenth+amendment%2C17th+amendment%2Cseventeenth+amendment%2Cright+to+vote%2Csuffrage%2Csufferage" target="_blank">right to vote</a>, followed by the struggle of <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bcategory_id%5D=117&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=civil+rights%2Cmartin+luther+king%2CDr.+King" target="_blank">the civil rights movement</a>, and finally, to the top and most honored position of all - <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bquery%5D=president+elected&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=All+Words" target="_blank">The President of the United States</a>.  It has been a long and hard-fought struggle, but thanks to all that has made our country great, it was a struggle with hope.  The realization of this hope has set the stage for a new era in this great experiment in self-government.  The melting pot is working, evolving the United States into a country where there are no African-American, Latino-American, Anglo-American, Mexican-American, etc. citizenry, but rather, one united citizenry poised to return to the great American Dream founded on the principles wisely set forth by our forefathers and supported by the many men and women who have <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Comma+List&q%5Btext%5D=WWI%2CWWII%2CKorean+War%2CRevolutionary+War%2CWorld+War+I%2CWorld+War+II" target="_blank">given their lives</a> in the cause of this great hope…  And it has been and will continue to be chronicled passionately in <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/" target="_blank">rare and historic newspapers</a>. Note:  To all those who have African American and/or slavery/anti-slavery newspaper collections:  Don’t forget to obtain a USA Today, Washington Post, or similar newspaper containing the election results. Although it may not have siginificant financial value at the moment, my guess is there are many who have gone before us whom would declare it “PRICELESS”. wikipedia notes: Barack Hussein Obama II (pronounced /bəˈrɑːk hʊˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is an American politician and the winner of the presidential election of November 4, 2008.[1] He is currently the President-elect[2] of the United States of America, and is expected to take office as the forty-fourth President of the United States on January 20, 2009. He is also the incumbent junior United States Senator from Illinois. Obama is the first African American to be elected President of the United States,[3][4][5] and was the first African American to be nominated for President by a major U.S. political party.[6] A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, he became the first African American to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review. Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving three terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Following an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2003. After a primary victory in March 2004, Obama delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. He was elected to the Senate in November 2004 with 70 percent of the vote. As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, he helped create legislation to control conventional weapons and to promote greater public accountability in the use of federal funds. He also made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During the 110th Congress, he helped create legislation regarding lobbying and electoral fraud, climate change, nuclear terrorism, and care for returned U.S. military personnel. Obama announced his presidential campaign in February 2007, and was formally nominated at the 2008 Democratic National Convention with Delaware senator Joe Biden as his running mate.

USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008 * Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S. This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page; * America makes history, Obama Wins! with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see photos) Nice condition. Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog: Regardless of your view on the recent U.S. election, one thing is for certain: Barack Obama’s victory was a very significant and historic event! If you collect historic newspapers you’ve been able to follow the progression of African Americans - from slavery, through the early rumblings of the abolitionist/anti-slavery movement, into the struggle for emancipation (both officially and pragmatically), to achieve the right to vote, followed by the struggle of the civil rights movement, and finally, to the top and most honored position of all - The President of the United States. It has been a long and hard-fought struggle, but thanks to all that has made our country great, it was a struggle with hope. The realization of this hope has set the stage for a new era in this great experiment in self-government. The melting pot is working, evolving the United States into a country where there are no African-American, Latino-American, Anglo-American, Mexican-American, etc. citizenry, but rather, one united citizenry poised to return to the great American Dream founded on the principles wisely set forth by our forefathers and supported by the many men and women who have given their lives in the cause of this great hope… And it has been and will continue to be chronicled passionately in rare and historic newspapers. Note: To all those who have African American and/or slavery/anti-slavery newspaper collections: Don’t forget to obtain a USA Today, Washington Post, or similar newspaper containing the election results. Although it may not have siginificant financial value at the moment, my guess is there are many who have gone before us whom would declare it “PRICELESS”. wikipedia notes: Barack Hussein Obama II (pronounced /bəˈrɑːk hʊˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is an American politician and the winner of the presidential election of November 4, 2008.[1] He is currently the President-elect[2] of the United States of America, and is expected to take office as the forty-fourth President of the United States on January 20, 2009. He is also the incumbent junior United States Senator from Illinois. Obama is the first African American to be elected President of the United States,[3][4][5] and was the first African American to be nominated for President by a major U.S. political party.[6] A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, he became the first African American to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review. Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving three terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Following an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2003. After a primary victory in March 2004, Obama delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. He was elected to the Senate in November 2004 with 70 percent of the vote. As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, he helped create legislation to control conventional weapons and to promote greater public accountability in the use of federal funds. He also made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During the 110th Congress, he helped create legislation regarding lobbying and electoral fraud, climate change, nuclear terrorism, and care for returned U.S. military personnel. Obama announced his presidential campaign in February 2007, and was formally nominated at the 2008 Democratic National Convention with Delaware senator Joe Biden as his running mate.

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CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008 * Barrack Obama elected President of the United States * Hometown newspaper of first African-American president Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown. This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is from President-elect Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago; 2) this election will go down in history as more significant than most in that it marks the first African-American president to occupy the White House, and 3) this is the first time in this newspaper's 161 year history that it endorsed a Democratic Party's nominee for president. The front page is very special and extremely displayable, with over three-quarters of the page taken up with a color photo of President-elect Obama with the words: "OBAMA Our Next President", beneath which is a subhead: "Before a huge Grant Park crowd, President-elect Obama declares: 'Change has come to America.' " followed by various text (see photos). Not surprisingly there is much coverage of the historic election on the inside pages, with a huge and unusual two page banner headline: "BARRIERS SHATTERED" plus much, more more throughout this complete, 80 page newspaper. Note that this is not just the front section, but rather is complete with six sections. Very nice condition. A significant issue for any historic newspaper collection, and great to have from the winner's hometown.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008 * Barrack Obama elected President of the United States * Hometown newspaper of first African-American president Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown. This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is from President-elect Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago; 2) this election will go down in history as more significant than most in that it marks the first African-American president to occupy the White House, and 3) this is the first time in this newspaper's 161 year history that it endorsed a Democratic Party's nominee for president. The front page is very special and extremely displayable, with over three-quarters of the page taken up with a color photo of President-elect Obama with the words: "OBAMA Our Next President", beneath which is a subhead: "Before a huge Grant Park crowd, President-elect Obama declares: 'Change has come to America.' " followed by various text (see photos). Not surprisingly there is much coverage of the historic election on the inside pages, with a huge and unusual two page banner headline: "BARRIERS SHATTERED" plus much, more more throughout this complete, 80 page newspaper. Note that this is not just the front section, but rather is complete with six sections. Very nice condition. A significant issue for any historic newspaper collection, and great to have from the winner's hometown.

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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated April 9, 1974 * Hank Aaron home run #715 (1st report) * Breaks Babe Ruth's record * Atlanta Braves This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: * Aaron Hits 715, Topping Babe's Homer Mark with a nice ftpg. photo of Aaron hitting tyhe historic home run. Much more on page 23 with various headlines and a post home run photo of Aaron. (see) Plenty of text here. Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Although Aaron himself downplayed the "chase" to surpass Babe Ruth, baseball enthusiasts and the national media grew increasingly excited as he closed in on the home run record. During the summer of 1973 Aaron received thousands of letters every week; the Braves ended up hiring a secretary to help him sort through it. At the age of 39, Aaron managed to slug 40 home runs in 392 at-bats, ending the season one home run short of the record. He hit home run number 713 on September 29, 1973, and with one day remaining in the season, many expected him to tie the record. But in his final game that year, playing against the Houston Astros (led by manager Leo Durocher, who had once roomed with Babe Ruth), he was unable to hit one out of the park. After the game, Aaron stated that his only fear was that he might not live to see the 1974 season. Over the winter, Aaron was the recipient of death threats and a large assortment of hate mail from people who did not want to see a black man break Ruth's nearly sacrosanct home run record. The threats extended to those providing positive press coverage of Aaron. Lewis Grizzard, then editor of the Atlanta Journal, reported receiving numerous phone calls calling them "nigger lovers" for covering Aaron's chase. While preparing the massive coverage of the home run record, he quietly had an obituary written, scared that Aaron might be murdered. Sports Illustrated pointedly summarized the racist vitriol that Aaron was forced to endure:     "Is this to be the year in which Aaron, at the age of thirty-nine, takes a moon walk above one of the most hallowed individual records in American sport...? Or will it be remembered as the season in which Aaron, the most dignified of athletes, was besieged with hate mail and trapped by the cobwebs and goblins that lurk in baseball's attic?" Aaron received an outpouring of public support in response to the bigotry. Babe Ruth's widow, Claire Hodgson, even denounced the racism and declared that her husband would have enthusiastically cheered Aaron's attempt at the record. As the 1974 season began, Aaron's pursuit of the home run record caused a small controversy. The Braves opened the season on the road in Cincinnati with a three game series against the Reds. Braves management wanted him to break the record in Atlanta, and were therefore going to have Aaron sit out the first three games of the season. But Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn ruled that he had to play two games in the first series. He played two out of three, tying Babe Ruth's record in his very first at bat off Reds pitcher Jack Billingham, but did not hit another home run in the series. The fence over which Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run still exists outside of Turner Field. The team returned to Atlanta, and on April 8, 1974, a crowd of 53,775 people showed up for the game — a Braves attendance record. In the 4th inning, Aaron hit career home run number 715 off L.A. Dodgers pitcher Al Downing. Although Dodgers outfielder Bill Buckner nearly went over the outfield wall trying to catch it, the ball landed in the Braves bullpen, where relief pitcher Tom House caught it. While cannons were fired in celebration, two white college students sprinted onto the field and jogged alongside Aaron for part of his circuit around the bases, temporarily startling him. As the fans cheered wildly, Aaron's mother ran onto the field as well. A few months later, on October 5, 1974, Aaron hit his 733rd and final home run as a Brave, which stood as the National League's home run record until it was broken by Barry Bonds in 2006. Thirty days later, the Braves traded Aaron to the Milwaukee Brewers for Roger Alexander and Dave May. Because the Brewers were an American League team, he was able to extend his career by taking advantage of the designated hitter rule. On May 1, 1975, Aaron broke baseball's all-time RBI record, previously held by Ruth with 2,217. That year, he also made the last of his 21 record-tying (with Musial and Mays) All-Star appearances; he lined out to Dave Concepción as a pinch-hitter in the second inning. This All-Star game, like his first in 1955, was before a home crowd at Milwaukee County Stadium. On July 20, 1976, Hank Aaron hit his 755th and final home run at Milwaukee County Stadium off Dick Drago of the California Angels.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated April 9, 1974 * Hank Aaron home run #715 (1st report) * Breaks Babe Ruth's record * Atlanta Braves This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: * Aaron Hits 715, Topping Babe's Homer Mark with a nice ftpg. photo of Aaron hitting tyhe historic home run. Much more on page 23 with various headlines and a post home run photo of Aaron. (see) Plenty of text here. Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Although Aaron himself downplayed the "chase" to surpass Babe Ruth, baseball enthusiasts and the national media grew increasingly excited as he closed in on the home run record. During the summer of 1973 Aaron received thousands of letters every week; the Braves ended up hiring a secretary to help him sort through it. At the age of 39, Aaron managed to slug 40 home runs in 392 at-bats, ending the season one home run short of the record. He hit home run number 713 on September 29, 1973, and with one day remaining in the season, many expected him to tie the record. But in his final game that year, playing against the Houston Astros (led by manager Leo Durocher, who had once roomed with Babe Ruth), he was unable to hit one out of the park. After the game, Aaron stated that his only fear was that he might not live to see the 1974 season. Over the winter, Aaron was the recipient of death threats and a large assortment of hate mail from people who did not want to see a black man break Ruth's nearly sacrosanct home run record. The threats extended to those providing positive press coverage of Aaron. Lewis Grizzard, then editor of the Atlanta Journal, reported receiving numerous phone calls calling them "nigger lovers" for covering Aaron's chase. While preparing the massive coverage of the home run record, he quietly had an obituary written, scared that Aaron might be murdered. Sports Illustrated pointedly summarized the racist vitriol that Aaron was forced to endure: "Is this to be the year in which Aaron, at the age of thirty-nine, takes a moon walk above one of the most hallowed individual records in American sport...? Or will it be remembered as the season in which Aaron, the most dignified of athletes, was besieged with hate mail and trapped by the cobwebs and goblins that lurk in baseball's attic?" Aaron received an outpouring of public support in response to the bigotry. Babe Ruth's widow, Claire Hodgson, even denounced the racism and declared that her husband would have enthusiastically cheered Aaron's attempt at the record. As the 1974 season began, Aaron's pursuit of the home run record caused a small controversy. The Braves opened the season on the road in Cincinnati with a three game series against the Reds. Braves management wanted him to break the record in Atlanta, and were therefore going to have Aaron sit out the first three games of the season. But Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn ruled that he had to play two games in the first series. He played two out of three, tying Babe Ruth's record in his very first at bat off Reds pitcher Jack Billingham, but did not hit another home run in the series. The fence over which Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run still exists outside of Turner Field. The team returned to Atlanta, and on April 8, 1974, a crowd of 53,775 people showed up for the game — a Braves attendance record. In the 4th inning, Aaron hit career home run number 715 off L.A. Dodgers pitcher Al Downing. Although Dodgers outfielder Bill Buckner nearly went over the outfield wall trying to catch it, the ball landed in the Braves bullpen, where relief pitcher Tom House caught it. While cannons were fired in celebration, two white college students sprinted onto the field and jogged alongside Aaron for part of his circuit around the bases, temporarily startling him. As the fans cheered wildly, Aaron's mother ran onto the field as well. A few months later, on October 5, 1974, Aaron hit his 733rd and final home run as a Brave, which stood as the National League's home run record until it was broken by Barry Bonds in 2006. Thirty days later, the Braves traded Aaron to the Milwaukee Brewers for Roger Alexander and Dave May. Because the Brewers were an American League team, he was able to extend his career by taking advantage of the designated hitter rule. On May 1, 1975, Aaron broke baseball's all-time RBI record, previously held by Ruth with 2,217. That year, he also made the last of his 21 record-tying (with Musial and Mays) All-Star appearances; he lined out to Dave Concepción as a pinch-hitter in the second inning. This All-Star game, like his first in 1955, was before a home crowd at Milwaukee County Stadium. On July 20, 1976, Hank Aaron hit his 755th and final home run at Milwaukee County Stadium off Dick Drago of the California Angels.

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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1973 * Hank Aaron * 700th Home run * Closes in on Babe Ruth This 74 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 45: "Relentless Aaron Blasts No. 700" with nice photo of Aaron waving to the crowd shortly after his historic home run. Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear with a few small tape mends near the margins, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Hammer," "Hammerin' Hank,” and "Bad Henry,” is a retired American baseball player whose Major League Baseball (MLB) career spanned from 1954 through 1976. After playing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League and in the minor leagues, Aaron started his Major League Baseball career in 1954. He played 21 seasons with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves in the National League, and his last two years (1975–76) with the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League. In his career, Aaron had many accomplishments and set many records. His most notable achievement was setting the MLB record for most career home runs with 755, which he held for 33 years until being surpassed by San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds on August 7, 2007. During his professional career, Aaron performed at a consistently high level for an extended period of time. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973, and is the only player to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times.[1] He is one of only four players to have at least 17 seasons with 150 or more hits.[2] Aaron made the All-Star team every year from 1955 until 1975[3] and won three Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. In 1957 he won the National League Most Valuable Player Award, while that same year, the Braves won the World Series. It was Aaron's one World Series victory during his career as a player. Aaron's consistency helped him to establish a number of important hitting records during his 23-year career. Aaron holds the MLB records for the most career runs batted in (2,297), the most career extra base hits (1,477), and the most career total bases (6,856). He is also in the top five for career hits with 3,771 (3rd) and runs with 2,174 (tied for 4th with Babe Ruth). He also is in second place in at-bats (12,364), and in third place in games (3,298). To honor Aaron's contributions to Major League Baseball, MLB created the Hank Aaron Award, an annual award given to the hitters voted the most effective in each respective league. He is the last Negro league baseball player to play in the major leagues.[4] He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, his first year of eligibility. In 1999, editors at The Sporting News ranked Hank Aaron 5th on their list of "Greatest Baseball Players." That same year, baseball fans named Aaron to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Hank Aaron on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1973 * Hank Aaron * 700th Home run * Closes in on Babe Ruth This 74 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 45: "Relentless Aaron Blasts No. 700" with nice photo of Aaron waving to the crowd shortly after his historic home run. Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear with a few small tape mends near the margins, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Hammer," "Hammerin' Hank,” and "Bad Henry,” is a retired American baseball player whose Major League Baseball (MLB) career spanned from 1954 through 1976. After playing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League and in the minor leagues, Aaron started his Major League Baseball career in 1954. He played 21 seasons with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves in the National League, and his last two years (1975–76) with the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League. In his career, Aaron had many accomplishments and set many records. His most notable achievement was setting the MLB record for most career home runs with 755, which he held for 33 years until being surpassed by San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds on August 7, 2007. During his professional career, Aaron performed at a consistently high level for an extended period of time. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973, and is the only player to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times.[1] He is one of only four players to have at least 17 seasons with 150 or more hits.[2] Aaron made the All-Star team every year from 1955 until 1975[3] and won three Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. In 1957 he won the National League Most Valuable Player Award, while that same year, the Braves won the World Series. It was Aaron's one World Series victory during his career as a player. Aaron's consistency helped him to establish a number of important hitting records during his 23-year career. Aaron holds the MLB records for the most career runs batted in (2,297), the most career extra base hits (1,477), and the most career total bases (6,856). He is also in the top five for career hits with 3,771 (3rd) and runs with 2,174 (tied for 4th with Babe Ruth). He also is in second place in at-bats (12,364), and in third place in games (3,298). To honor Aaron's contributions to Major League Baseball, MLB created the Hank Aaron Award, an annual award given to the hitters voted the most effective in each respective league. He is the last Negro league baseball player to play in the major leagues.[4] He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, his first year of eligibility. In 1999, editors at The Sporting News ranked Hank Aaron 5th on their list of "Greatest Baseball Players." That same year, baseball fans named Aaron to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Hank Aaron on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.

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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 18, 1970 * Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit * Atlanta Braves * MLB Baseball This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Hank Aaron Collects His 3,000th Base Hit in Vain". Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Hammer," "Hammerin' Hank,” and "Bad Henry,” is a retired American baseball player whose Major League Baseball (MLB) career spanned from 1954 through 1976. After playing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League and in the minor leagues, Aaron started his Major League Baseball career in 1954. He played 21 seasons with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves in the National League, and his last two years (1975–76) with the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League. In his career, Aaron had many accomplishments and set many records. His most notable achievement was setting the MLB record for most career home runs with 755, which he held for 33 years until being surpassed by San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds on August 7, 2007. During his professional career, Aaron performed at a consistently high level for an extended period of time. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973, and is the only player to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times.[1] He is one of only four players to have at least 17 seasons with 150 or more hits.[2] Aaron made the All-Star team every year from 1955 until 1975[3] and won three Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. In 1957 he won the National League Most Valuable Player Award, while that same year, the Braves won the World Series. It was Aaron's one World Series victory during his career as a player. Aaron's consistency helped him to establish a number of important hitting records during his 23-year career. Aaron holds the MLB records for the most career runs batted in (2,297), the most career extra base hits (1,477), and the most career total bases (6,856). He is also in the top five for career hits with 3,771 (3rd) and runs with 2,174 (tied for 4th with Babe Ruth). He also is in second place in at-bats (12,364), and in third place in games (3,298). To honor Aaron's contributions to Major League Baseball, MLB created the Hank Aaron Award, an annual award given to the hitters voted the most effective in each respective league. He is the last Negro league baseball player to play in the major leagues.[4] He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, his first year of eligibility. In 1999, editors at The Sporting News ranked Hank Aaron 5th on their list of "Greatest Baseball Players." That same year, baseball fans named Aaron to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Hank Aaron on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 18, 1970 * Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit * Atlanta Braves * MLB Baseball This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Hank Aaron Collects His 3,000th Base Hit in Vain". Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Hammer," "Hammerin' Hank,” and "Bad Henry,” is a retired American baseball player whose Major League Baseball (MLB) career spanned from 1954 through 1976. After playing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League and in the minor leagues, Aaron started his Major League Baseball career in 1954. He played 21 seasons with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves in the National League, and his last two years (1975–76) with the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League. In his career, Aaron had many accomplishments and set many records. His most notable achievement was setting the MLB record for most career home runs with 755, which he held for 33 years until being surpassed by San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds on August 7, 2007. During his professional career, Aaron performed at a consistently high level for an extended period of time. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973, and is the only player to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times.[1] He is one of only four players to have at least 17 seasons with 150 or more hits.[2] Aaron made the All-Star team every year from 1955 until 1975[3] and won three Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. In 1957 he won the National League Most Valuable Player Award, while that same year, the Braves won the World Series. It was Aaron's one World Series victory during his career as a player. Aaron's consistency helped him to establish a number of important hitting records during his 23-year career. Aaron holds the MLB records for the most career runs batted in (2,297), the most career extra base hits (1,477), and the most career total bases (6,856). He is also in the top five for career hits with 3,771 (3rd) and runs with 2,174 (tied for 4th with Babe Ruth). He also is in second place in at-bats (12,364), and in third place in games (3,298). To honor Aaron's contributions to Major League Baseball, MLB created the Hank Aaron Award, an annual award given to the hitters voted the most effective in each respective league. He is the last Negro league baseball player to play in the major leagues.[4] He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, his first year of eligibility. In 1999, editors at The Sporting News ranked Hank Aaron 5th on their list of "Greatest Baseball Players." That same year, baseball fans named Aaron to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Hank Aaron on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.

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1969-01-20

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 20, 1969. This 24 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Nixon to Assume Presidency Today" plus relatred photos that tell of Richard Nixon's Inauguration day. Other interesating headlines on the fron page include: "His Burden Lifted, LBJ Heads for History" & "Binoculars, Rifle Aid Police In Search for Slayer of Dr. King" Good condition.

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1968-04-06

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 6, 1968  * Martin Luther King Jr. assassination This 6 page newspaper has front page headlines that include: "Riots Sweep US Cities", "Federal Manhunt Spreads In South for King Assassin" and more with related photo. (see) Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tennessee in support of the black sanitary public works employees, represented by AFSCME Local 1733, who had been on strike since March 12 for higher wages and better treatment. In one incident, black street repairmen received pay for two hours when they were sent home because of bad weather, but white employees were paid for the full day.[99][100] On April 3, King addressed a rally and delivered his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" address at Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ. King's flight to Memphis had been delayed by a bomb threat against his plane.[101] In the close of the last speech of his career, in reference to the bomb threat, King said the following:     And then I got to Memphis. And some began to say the threats, or talk about the threats that were out. What would happen to me from some of our sick white brothers? Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.[102] King was booked in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, owned by Walter Bailey, in Memphis. The Reverend Ralph Abernathy, King's close friend and colleague who was present at the assassination, swore under oath to the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations that King and his entourage stayed at room 306 at the Lorraine Motel so often it was known as the 'King-Abernathy suite.'[103] King was shot at 6:01 p.m. April 4, 1968 while he was standing on the motel's second floor balcony. The bullet entered through his right cheek smashing his jaw and then traveled down his spinal cord before lodging in his shoulder.[104] According to Jesse Jackson, who was present, King's last words on the balcony were to musician Ben Branch, who was scheduled to perform that night at an event King was attending: "Ben, make sure you play Take My Hand, Precious Lord in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."[105] Abernathy heard the shot from inside the motel room and ran to the balcony to find King on the floor.[106] The events following the shooting have been disputed, as some people have accused Jackson of exaggerating his response.[107] After emergency surgery, King was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital at 7:05 p.m.[108] According to biographer Taylor Branch, King's autopsy revealed that though only thirty-nine years old, he had the heart of a sixty-year-old,[109] perhaps a result of the stress of thirteen years in the civil rights movement. The assassination led to a nationwide wave of riots in more than 100 cities.[110] Presidential nominee Robert Kennedy was on his way to Indianapolis for a campaign rally when he was informed of King's death. He gave a short yet empowering speech to the gathering of supporters informing them of the tragedy and asking them to continue King's idea of non-violence. On that night, Indianapolis was the only city which did not burn.[111] President Lyndon B. Johnson declared April 7 a national day of mourning for the civil rights leader.[112] Vice-President Hubert Humphrey attended King's funeral on behalf of Lyndon B. Johnson, as there were fears that Johnson's presence might incite protests and perhaps violence.[113] At his widow's request, King's last sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church was played at the funeral.[114] It was a recording of his "Drum Major" sermon, given on February 4, 1968. In that sermon, King made a request that at his funeral no mention of his awards and honors be made, but that it be said that he tried to "feed the hungry", "clothe the naked", "be right on the [Vietnam] war question", and "love and serve humanity".[115] His good friend Mahalia Jackson sang his favorite hymn, "Take My hand, Precious Lord", at the funeral.[116] The city of Memphis quickly settled the strike on terms favorable to the sanitation workers.[117][118] Two months after King's death, escaped convict James Earl Ray was captured at London Heathrow Airport while trying to leave the United Kingdom on a false Canadian passport in the name of Ramon George Sneyd.[119] Ray was quickly extradited to Tennessee and charged with King's murder. He confessed to the assassination on March 10, 1969, though he recanted this confession three days later.[120] On the advice of his attorney Percy Foreman, Ray pleaded guilty to avoid a trial conviction and thus the possibility of receiving the death penalty. Ray was sentenced to a 99-year prison term.[120][121] Ray fired Foreman as his attorney, from then on derisively calling him "Percy Fourflusher".[122] He claimed a man he met in Montreal, Quebec with the alias "Raoul" was involved and that the assassination was the result of a conspiracy.[123][124] He spent the remainder of his life attempting (unsuccessfully) to withdraw his guilty plea and secure the trial he never had.[121] On June 10, 1977, shortly after Ray had testified to the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he did not shoot King, he and six other convicts escaped from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, Tennessee. They were recaptured on June 13 and returned to prison.[

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 6, 1968 * Martin Luther King Jr. assassination This 6 page newspaper has front page headlines that include: "Riots Sweep US Cities", "Federal Manhunt Spreads In South for King Assassin" and more with related photo. (see) Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tennessee in support of the black sanitary public works employees, represented by AFSCME Local 1733, who had been on strike since March 12 for higher wages and better treatment. In one incident, black street repairmen received pay for two hours when they were sent home because of bad weather, but white employees were paid for the full day.[99][100] On April 3, King addressed a rally and delivered his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" address at Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ. King's flight to Memphis had been delayed by a bomb threat against his plane.[101] In the close of the last speech of his career, in reference to the bomb threat, King said the following: And then I got to Memphis. And some began to say the threats, or talk about the threats that were out. What would happen to me from some of our sick white brothers? Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.[102] King was booked in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, owned by Walter Bailey, in Memphis. The Reverend Ralph Abernathy, King's close friend and colleague who was present at the assassination, swore under oath to the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations that King and his entourage stayed at room 306 at the Lorraine Motel so often it was known as the 'King-Abernathy suite.'[103] King was shot at 6:01 p.m. April 4, 1968 while he was standing on the motel's second floor balcony. The bullet entered through his right cheek smashing his jaw and then traveled down his spinal cord before lodging in his shoulder.[104] According to Jesse Jackson, who was present, King's last words on the balcony were to musician Ben Branch, who was scheduled to perform that night at an event King was attending: "Ben, make sure you play Take My Hand, Precious Lord in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."[105] Abernathy heard the shot from inside the motel room and ran to the balcony to find King on the floor.[106] The events following the shooting have been disputed, as some people have accused Jackson of exaggerating his response.[107] After emergency surgery, King was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital at 7:05 p.m.[108] According to biographer Taylor Branch, King's autopsy revealed that though only thirty-nine years old, he had the heart of a sixty-year-old,[109] perhaps a result of the stress of thirteen years in the civil rights movement. The assassination led to a nationwide wave of riots in more than 100 cities.[110] Presidential nominee Robert Kennedy was on his way to Indianapolis for a campaign rally when he was informed of King's death. He gave a short yet empowering speech to the gathering of supporters informing them of the tragedy and asking them to continue King's idea of non-violence. On that night, Indianapolis was the only city which did not burn.[111] President Lyndon B. Johnson declared April 7 a national day of mourning for the civil rights leader.[112] Vice-President Hubert Humphrey attended King's funeral on behalf of Lyndon B. Johnson, as there were fears that Johnson's presence might incite protests and perhaps violence.[113] At his widow's request, King's last sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church was played at the funeral.[114] It was a recording of his "Drum Major" sermon, given on February 4, 1968. In that sermon, King made a request that at his funeral no mention of his awards and honors be made, but that it be said that he tried to "feed the hungry", "clothe the naked", "be right on the [Vietnam] war question", and "love and serve humanity".[115] His good friend Mahalia Jackson sang his favorite hymn, "Take My hand, Precious Lord", at the funeral.[116] The city of Memphis quickly settled the strike on terms favorable to the sanitation workers.[117][118] Two months after King's death, escaped convict James Earl Ray was captured at London Heathrow Airport while trying to leave the United Kingdom on a false Canadian passport in the name of Ramon George Sneyd.[119] Ray was quickly extradited to Tennessee and charged with King's murder. He confessed to the assassination on March 10, 1969, though he recanted this confession three days later.[120] On the advice of his attorney Percy Foreman, Ray pleaded guilty to avoid a trial conviction and thus the possibility of receiving the death penalty. Ray was sentenced to a 99-year prison term.[120][121] Ray fired Foreman as his attorney, from then on derisively calling him "Percy Fourflusher".[122] He claimed a man he met in Montreal, Quebec with the alias "Raoul" was involved and that the assassination was the result of a conspiracy.[123][124] He spent the remainder of his life attempting (unsuccessfully) to withdraw his guilty plea and secure the trial he never had.[121] On June 10, 1977, shortly after Ray had testified to the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he did not shoot King, he and six other convicts escaped from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, Tennessee. They were recaptured on June 13 and returned to prison.[

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1968-04-05

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 5, 1968  * Martin Luther King Jr. assassination This 6 page newspaper has front page headlines: * Sunday Mourning Is Called by Johnson * US Cities Erupt in Violence * Sniper-Slayer Still at Large Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tennessee in support of the black sanitary public works employees, represented by AFSCME Local 1733, who had been on strike since March 12 for higher wages and better treatment. In one incident, black street repairmen received pay for two hours when they were sent home because of bad weather, but white employees were paid for the full day.[99][100] On April 3, King addressed a rally and delivered his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" address at Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ. King's flight to Memphis had been delayed by a bomb threat against his plane.[101] In the close of the last speech of his career, in reference to the bomb threat, King said the following:     And then I got to Memphis. And some began to say the threats, or talk about the threats that were out. What would happen to me from some of our sick white brothers? Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.[102] King was booked in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, owned by Walter Bailey, in Memphis. The Reverend Ralph Abernathy, King's close friend and colleague who was present at the assassination, swore under oath to the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations that King and his entourage stayed at room 306 at the Lorraine Motel so often it was known as the 'King-Abernathy suite.'[103] King was shot at 6:01 p.m. April 4, 1968 while he was standing on the motel's second floor balcony. The bullet entered through his right cheek smashing his jaw and then traveled down his spinal cord before lodging in his shoulder.[104] According to Jesse Jackson, who was present, King's last words on the balcony were to musician Ben Branch, who was scheduled to perform that night at an event King was attending: "Ben, make sure you play Take My Hand, Precious Lord in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."[105] Abernathy heard the shot from inside the motel room and ran to the balcony to find King on the floor.[106] The events following the shooting have been disputed, as some people have accused Jackson of exaggerating his response.[107] After emergency surgery, King was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital at 7:05 p.m.[108] According to biographer Taylor Branch, King's autopsy revealed that though only thirty-nine years old, he had the heart of a sixty-year-old,[109] perhaps a result of the stress of thirteen years in the civil rights movement. The assassination led to a nationwide wave of riots in more than 100 cities.[110] Presidential nominee Robert Kennedy was on his way to Indianapolis for a campaign rally when he was informed of King's death. He gave a short yet empowering speech to the gathering of supporters informing them of the tragedy and asking them to continue King's idea of non-violence. On that night, Indianapolis was the only city which did not burn.[111] President Lyndon B. Johnson declared April 7 a national day of mourning for the civil rights leader.[112] Vice-President Hubert Humphrey attended King's funeral on behalf of Lyndon B. Johnson, as there were fears that Johnson's presence might incite protests and perhaps violence.[113] At his widow's request, King's last sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church was played at the funeral.[114] It was a recording of his "Drum Major" sermon, given on February 4, 1968. In that sermon, King made a request that at his funeral no mention of his awards and honors be made, but that it be said that he tried to "feed the hungry", "clothe the naked", "be right on the [Vietnam] war question", and "love and serve humanity".[115] His good friend Mahalia Jackson sang his favorite hymn, "Take My hand, Precious Lord", at the funeral.[116] The city of Memphis quickly settled the strike on terms favorable to the sanitation workers.[117][118] Two months after King's death, escaped convict James Earl Ray was captured at London Heathrow Airport while trying to leave the United Kingdom on a false Canadian passport in the name of Ramon George Sneyd.[119] Ray was quickly extradited to Tennessee and charged with King's murder. He confessed to the assassination on March 10, 1969, though he recanted this confession three days later.[120] On the advice of his attorney Percy Foreman, Ray pleaded guilty to avoid a trial conviction and thus the possibility of receiving the death penalty. Ray was sentenced to a 99-year prison term.[120][121] Ray fired Foreman as his attorney, from then on derisively calling him "Percy Fourflusher".[122] He claimed a man he met in Montreal, Quebec with the alias "Raoul" was involved and that the assassination was the result of a conspiracy.[123][124] He spent the remainder of his life attempting (unsuccessfully) to withdraw his guilty plea and secure the trial he never had.[121] On June 10, 1977, shortly after Ray had testified to the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he did not shoot King, he and six other convicts escaped from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, Tennessee. They were recaptured on June 13 and returned to prison.[

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 5, 1968 * Martin Luther King Jr. assassination This 6 page newspaper has front page headlines: * Sunday Mourning Is Called by Johnson * US Cities Erupt in Violence * Sniper-Slayer Still at Large Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tennessee in support of the black sanitary public works employees, represented by AFSCME Local 1733, who had been on strike since March 12 for higher wages and better treatment. In one incident, black street repairmen received pay for two hours when they were sent home because of bad weather, but white employees were paid for the full day.[99][100] On April 3, King addressed a rally and delivered his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" address at Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ. King's flight to Memphis had been delayed by a bomb threat against his plane.[101] In the close of the last speech of his career, in reference to the bomb threat, King said the following: And then I got to Memphis. And some began to say the threats, or talk about the threats that were out. What would happen to me from some of our sick white brothers? Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.[102] King was booked in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, owned by Walter Bailey, in Memphis. The Reverend Ralph Abernathy, King's close friend and colleague who was present at the assassination, swore under oath to the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations that King and his entourage stayed at room 306 at the Lorraine Motel so often it was known as the 'King-Abernathy suite.'[103] King was shot at 6:01 p.m. April 4, 1968 while he was standing on the motel's second floor balcony. The bullet entered through his right cheek smashing his jaw and then traveled down his spinal cord before lodging in his shoulder.[104] According to Jesse Jackson, who was present, King's last words on the balcony were to musician Ben Branch, who was scheduled to perform that night at an event King was attending: "Ben, make sure you play Take My Hand, Precious Lord in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."[105] Abernathy heard the shot from inside the motel room and ran to the balcony to find King on the floor.[106] The events following the shooting have been disputed, as some people have accused Jackson of exaggerating his response.[107] After emergency surgery, King was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital at 7:05 p.m.[108] According to biographer Taylor Branch, King's autopsy revealed that though only thirty-nine years old, he had the heart of a sixty-year-old,[109] perhaps a result of the stress of thirteen years in the civil rights movement. The assassination led to a nationwide wave of riots in more than 100 cities.[110] Presidential nominee Robert Kennedy was on his way to Indianapolis for a campaign rally when he was informed of King's death. He gave a short yet empowering speech to the gathering of supporters informing them of the tragedy and asking them to continue King's idea of non-violence. On that night, Indianapolis was the only city which did not burn.[111] President Lyndon B. Johnson declared April 7 a national day of mourning for the civil rights leader.[112] Vice-President Hubert Humphrey attended King's funeral on behalf of Lyndon B. Johnson, as there were fears that Johnson's presence might incite protests and perhaps violence.[113] At his widow's request, King's last sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church was played at the funeral.[114] It was a recording of his "Drum Major" sermon, given on February 4, 1968. In that sermon, King made a request that at his funeral no mention of his awards and honors be made, but that it be said that he tried to "feed the hungry", "clothe the naked", "be right on the [Vietnam] war question", and "love and serve humanity".[115] His good friend Mahalia Jackson sang his favorite hymn, "Take My hand, Precious Lord", at the funeral.[116] The city of Memphis quickly settled the strike on terms favorable to the sanitation workers.[117][118] Two months after King's death, escaped convict James Earl Ray was captured at London Heathrow Airport while trying to leave the United Kingdom on a false Canadian passport in the name of Ramon George Sneyd.[119] Ray was quickly extradited to Tennessee and charged with King's murder. He confessed to the assassination on March 10, 1969, though he recanted this confession three days later.[120] On the advice of his attorney Percy Foreman, Ray pleaded guilty to avoid a trial conviction and thus the possibility of receiving the death penalty. Ray was sentenced to a 99-year prison term.[120][121] Ray fired Foreman as his attorney, from then on derisively calling him "Percy Fourflusher".[122] He claimed a man he met in Montreal, Quebec with the alias "Raoul" was involved and that the assassination was the result of a conspiracy.[123][124] He spent the remainder of his life attempting (unsuccessfully) to withdraw his guilty plea and secure the trial he never had.[121] On June 10, 1977, shortly after Ray had testified to the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he did not shoot King, he and six other convicts escaped from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, Tennessee. They were recaptured on June 13 and returned to prison.[

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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 1, 1967 * 1st negro astronaut announced * Robert Henry Lawrence * USAF This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "First Negro Named For Astronaut Role" with related photo. (see) Tells of Robert Henry Lawrence becoming the very 1st black astronaut in history. Other news of the day. Good condition. wikipedia notes: Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (October 2, 1935 - December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first African-American astronaut. In June 1967, Lawrence successfully completed the Air Force Flight Test Pilot Training School at Edwards AFB, California. On June 30th he was selected by the USAF as an astronaut in the Air Force's Manned Orbital Laboratory Program, thus becoming the first African-American astronaut.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 1, 1967 * 1st negro astronaut announced * Robert Henry Lawrence * USAF This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "First Negro Named For Astronaut Role" with related photo. (see) Tells of Robert Henry Lawrence becoming the very 1st black astronaut in history. Other news of the day. Good condition. wikipedia notes: Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (October 2, 1935 - December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first African-American astronaut. In June 1967, Lawrence successfully completed the Air Force Flight Test Pilot Training School at Edwards AFB, California. On June 30th he was selected by the USAF as an astronaut in the Air Force's Manned Orbital Laboratory Program, thus becoming the first African-American astronaut.

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1967-03-10

<div>LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1967. * Lawrence Joel * African American Medic * Congessional Medal of Honor This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition. Historical Background: On March 9, 1967 on the White House lawn, President Lyndon Johnson presented Joel with the Medal of Honor for his service in the Vietnam War. His citation reads as follows: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp6c. Joel demonstrated indomitable courage, determination, and professional skill when a numerically superior and well-concealed Viet Cong element launched a vicious attack which wounded or killed nearly every man in the lead squad of the company. After treating the men wounded by the initial burst of gunfire, he bravely moved forward to assist others who were wounded while proceeding to their objective. While moving from man to man, he was struck in the right leg by machine gun fire. Although painfully wounded his desire to aid his fellow soldiers transcended all personal feeling. He bandaged his own wound and self-administered morphine to deaden the pain enabling him to continue his dangerous undertaking. Through this period of time, he constantly shouted words of encouragement to all around him. Then, completely ignoring the warnings of others, and his pain, he continued his search for wounded, exposing himself to hostile fire; and, as bullets dug up the dirt around him, he held plasma bottles high while kneeling completely engrossed in his life saving mission. Then, after being struck a second time and with a bullet lodged in his thigh, he dragged himself over the battlefield and succeeded in treating 13 more men before his medical supplies ran out. Displaying resourcefulness, he saved the life of one man by placing a plastic bag over a severe chest wound to congeal the blood. As 1 of the platoons pursued the Viet Cong, an insurgent force in concealed positions opened fire on the platoon and wounded many more soldiers. With a new stock of medical supplies, Sp6c. Joel again shouted words of encouragement as he crawled through an intense hail of gunfire to the wounded men. After the 24 hour battle subsided and the Viet Cong dead numbered 410, snipers continued to harass the company. Throughout the long battle, Sp6c. Joel never lost sight of his mission as a medical aidman and continued to comfort and treat the wounded until his own evacuation was ordered. His meticulous attention to duty saved a large number of lives and his unselfish, daring example under most adverse conditions was an inspiration to all. Sp6c. Joel's profound concern for his fellow soldiers, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country." source: wikipedia</div>

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1967. * Lawrence Joel * African American Medic * Congessional Medal of Honor This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition. Historical Background: On March 9, 1967 on the White House lawn, President Lyndon Johnson presented Joel with the Medal of Honor for his service in the Vietnam War. His citation reads as follows: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp6c. Joel demonstrated indomitable courage, determination, and professional skill when a numerically superior and well-concealed Viet Cong element launched a vicious attack which wounded or killed nearly every man in the lead squad of the company. After treating the men wounded by the initial burst of gunfire, he bravely moved forward to assist others who were wounded while proceeding to their objective. While moving from man to man, he was struck in the right leg by machine gun fire. Although painfully wounded his desire to aid his fellow soldiers transcended all personal feeling. He bandaged his own wound and self-administered morphine to deaden the pain enabling him to continue his dangerous undertaking. Through this period of time, he constantly shouted words of encouragement to all around him. Then, completely ignoring the warnings of others, and his pain, he continued his search for wounded, exposing himself to hostile fire; and, as bullets dug up the dirt around him, he held plasma bottles high while kneeling completely engrossed in his life saving mission. Then, after being struck a second time and with a bullet lodged in his thigh, he dragged himself over the battlefield and succeeded in treating 13 more men before his medical supplies ran out. Displaying resourcefulness, he saved the life of one man by placing a plastic bag over a severe chest wound to congeal the blood. As 1 of the platoons pursued the Viet Cong, an insurgent force in concealed positions opened fire on the platoon and wounded many more soldiers. With a new stock of medical supplies, Sp6c. Joel again shouted words of encouragement as he crawled through an intense hail of gunfire to the wounded men. After the 24 hour battle subsided and the Viet Cong dead numbered 410, snipers continued to harass the company. Throughout the long battle, Sp6c. Joel never lost sight of his mission as a medical aidman and continued to comfort and treat the wounded until his own evacuation was ordered. His meticulous attention to duty saved a large number of lives and his unselfish, daring example under most adverse conditions was an inspiration to all. Sp6c. Joel's profound concern for his fellow soldiers, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country." source: wikipedia

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1964-06-03

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated July 3, 1964 * American Civil Rights Act of 1964 * Lyndon B. Johnson signs historic bill into law * Great 1st report This 10 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: * Civil Rights Law Now In France with subhead: "Negro Leaders Set To Test Provisions" with a two column photo of LBJ signing the historic bill. A very nice issue for display as the headline says it all in one short sentence. Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub.L. 88-352, 78 Stat. 241, July 2, 1964) was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed racial segregation in schools, public places, and employment. Conceived to help African Americans, the bill was amended prior to passage to protect women, and explicitly included white people for the first time. It also created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In order to circumvent limitations on congressional power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause imposed by the Supreme Court in the Civil Rights Cases, the law was passed under the Commerce Clause, which had been interpreted by the courts as a broad grant of congressional power. Once the Act was implemented, its effects were far reaching and had tremendous long-term impacts on the whole country. It prohibited discrimination in public facilities, in government, and in employment, invalidating the Jim Crow laws in the southern U.S. It became illegal to compel segregation of the races in schools, housing, or hiring. Powers given to enforce the bill were initially weak, but were supplemented during later years.

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated July 3, 1964 * American Civil Rights Act of 1964 * Lyndon B. Johnson signs historic bill into law * Great 1st report This 10 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: * Civil Rights Law Now In France with subhead: "Negro Leaders Set To Test Provisions" with a two column photo of LBJ signing the historic bill. A very nice issue for display as the headline says it all in one short sentence. Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub.L. 88-352, 78 Stat. 241, July 2, 1964) was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed racial segregation in schools, public places, and employment. Conceived to help African Americans, the bill was amended prior to passage to protect women, and explicitly included white people for the first time. It also created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In order to circumvent limitations on congressional power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause imposed by the Supreme Court in the Civil Rights Cases, the law was passed under the Commerce Clause, which had been interpreted by the courts as a broad grant of congressional power. Once the Act was implemented, its effects were far reaching and had tremendous long-term impacts on the whole country. It prohibited discrimination in public facilities, in government, and in employment, invalidating the Jim Crow laws in the southern U.S. It became illegal to compel segregation of the races in schools, housing, or hiring. Powers given to enforce the bill were initially weak, but were supplemented during later years.

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1963-05-11

DETROIT NEWS, May 11, 1963 Two line, 6 col. head: "Racial Pact Hit By Ala. Mayor, Officials" with one column subheads: "Dr. King Claims Triumph" "City's Leaders Call Business Heads Spineless" and more on page 2. Complete issue in nice condition.

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1963-01-11

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 11, 1963 * James Meredith * Negro scholar * University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) This 40+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "HECKLERS PURSUE MEREDITH" with subheads that include: "Ole Miss Tauntings In 4th Night" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: James H. Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure. He was the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flash point in the American civil rights movement. Meredith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi of Native American (Choctaw) and African American heritage. He enlisted in the United States Air Force right out of high school and served from 1951 to 1960. He then attended Jackson State College for two years. He applied to the University of Mississippi, but was denied twice.[1] On October 1, 1962, he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi,[2] after being barred from entering on September 20. His enrollment, virulently opposed by segregationist Governor Ross Barnett, sparked riots on the Oxford campus, which required federal troops and U.S. Marshals, who were sent by President John F. Kennedy. The riots led to a violent clash which left two people dead, including French journalist Paul Guihard,[3] 48 soldiers injured and 30 U.S. Marshals with gun wounds. Barnett was fined $10,000 and sentenced to jail for contempt, but the charges were later dismissed by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bob Dylan sang about the incident in his song Oxford Town. Meredith's actions are regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights in the United States. He graduated on August 18, 1963 with a degree in political science.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 11, 1963 * James Meredith * Negro scholar * University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) This 40+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "HECKLERS PURSUE MEREDITH" with subheads that include: "Ole Miss Tauntings In 4th Night" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: James H. Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure. He was the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flash point in the American civil rights movement. Meredith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi of Native American (Choctaw) and African American heritage. He enlisted in the United States Air Force right out of high school and served from 1951 to 1960. He then attended Jackson State College for two years. He applied to the University of Mississippi, but was denied twice.[1] On October 1, 1962, he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi,[2] after being barred from entering on September 20. His enrollment, virulently opposed by segregationist Governor Ross Barnett, sparked riots on the Oxford campus, which required federal troops and U.S. Marshals, who were sent by President John F. Kennedy. The riots led to a violent clash which left two people dead, including French journalist Paul Guihard,[3] 48 soldiers injured and 30 U.S. Marshals with gun wounds. Barnett was fined $10,000 and sentenced to jail for contempt, but the charges were later dismissed by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bob Dylan sang about the incident in his song Oxford Town. Meredith's actions are regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights in the United States. He graduated on August 18, 1963 with a degree in political science.

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1962-09-30

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated September 27, 1962 * James Meredith * University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) * 1st negro to enroll This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * MISS. CRISIS OVER NEGRO COMPOUNDED * Use of U. S. Troops to End Defiance of Court Orders Is Hinted Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: James H. Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure. He was the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flash point in the American civil rights movement. Meredith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi of Native American (Choctaw) and African American heritage. He enlisted in the United States Air Force right out of high school and served from 1951 to 1960. He then attended Jackson State College for two years. He applied to the University of Mississippi, but was denied twice.[1] On October 1, 1962, he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi,[2] after being barred from entering on September 20. His enrollment, virulently opposed by segregationist Governor Ross Barnett, sparked riots on the Oxford campus, which required federal troops and U.S. Marshals, who were sent by President John F. Kennedy. The riots led to a violent clash which left two people dead, including French journalist Paul Guihard,[3] 48 soldiers injured and 30 U.S. Marshals with gun wounds. Barnett was fined $10,000 and sentenced to jail for contempt, but the charges were later dismissed by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bob Dylan sang about the incident in his song Oxford Town. Meredith's actions are regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights in the United States. He graduated on August 18, 1963 with a degree in political science.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated September 27, 1962 * James Meredith * University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) * 1st negro to enroll This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * MISS. CRISIS OVER NEGRO COMPOUNDED * Use of U. S. Troops to End Defiance of Court Orders Is Hinted Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: James H. Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure. He was the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flash point in the American civil rights movement. Meredith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi of Native American (Choctaw) and African American heritage. He enlisted in the United States Air Force right out of high school and served from 1951 to 1960. He then attended Jackson State College for two years. He applied to the University of Mississippi, but was denied twice.[1] On October 1, 1962, he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi,[2] after being barred from entering on September 20. His enrollment, virulently opposed by segregationist Governor Ross Barnett, sparked riots on the Oxford campus, which required federal troops and U.S. Marshals, who were sent by President John F. Kennedy. The riots led to a violent clash which left two people dead, including French journalist Paul Guihard,[3] 48 soldiers injured and 30 U.S. Marshals with gun wounds. Barnett was fined $10,000 and sentenced to jail for contempt, but the charges were later dismissed by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bob Dylan sang about the incident in his song Oxford Town. Meredith's actions are regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights in the United States. He graduated on August 18, 1963 with a degree in political science.

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1962-09-28

SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 28, 1962 * James Meredith * University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) * 1st negro to enroll This 56 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fourth Attempt to Enroll Negro Postponed to Avoid Bloodshed" with subhead. (see) Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: James H. Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure. He was the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flash point in the American civil rights movement. Meredith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi of Native American (Choctaw) and African American heritage. He enlisted in the United States Air Force right out of high school and served from 1951 to 1960. He then attended Jackson State College for two years. He applied to the University of Mississippi, but was denied twice.[1] On October 1, 1962, he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi,[2] after being barred from entering on September 20. His enrollment, virulently opposed by segregationist Governor Ross Barnett, sparked riots on the Oxford campus, which required federal troops and U.S. Marshals, who were sent by President John F. Kennedy. The riots led to a violent clash which left two people dead, including French journalist Paul Guihard,[3] 48 soldiers injured and 30 U.S. Marshals with gun wounds. Barnett was fined $10,000 and sentenced to jail for contempt, but the charges were later dismissed by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bob Dylan sang about the incident in his song Oxford Town. Meredith's actions are regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights in the United States. He graduated on August 18, 1963 with a degree in political science.

SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 28, 1962 * James Meredith * University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) * 1st negro to enroll This 56 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fourth Attempt to Enroll Negro Postponed to Avoid Bloodshed" with subhead. (see) Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: James H. Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure. He was the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flash point in the American civil rights movement. Meredith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi of Native American (Choctaw) and African American heritage. He enlisted in the United States Air Force right out of high school and served from 1951 to 1960. He then attended Jackson State College for two years. He applied to the University of Mississippi, but was denied twice.[1] On October 1, 1962, he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi,[2] after being barred from entering on September 20. His enrollment, virulently opposed by segregationist Governor Ross Barnett, sparked riots on the Oxford campus, which required federal troops and U.S. Marshals, who were sent by President John F. Kennedy. The riots led to a violent clash which left two people dead, including French journalist Paul Guihard,[3] 48 soldiers injured and 30 U.S. Marshals with gun wounds. Barnett was fined $10,000 and sentenced to jail for contempt, but the charges were later dismissed by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bob Dylan sang about the incident in his song Oxford Town. Meredith's actions are regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of civil rights in the United States. He graduated on August 18, 1963 with a degree in political science.

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1962-01-24

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1962  * Bob Feller  * Jackie Robinson  * Baseball Hall of Fame  This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Feller, Robinson Join Baseball's Immortals" with smaller subheads and 5 related photos. (see) Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Robinson retired from baseball on January 5, 1957. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, his first year of eligibility,[36] and became the first African-American so honored.

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1962 * Bob Feller * Jackie Robinson * Baseball Hall of Fame This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Feller, Robinson Join Baseball's Immortals" with smaller subheads and 5 related photos. (see) Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Robinson retired from baseball on January 5, 1957. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, his first year of eligibility,[36] and became the first African-American so honored.

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1961-11-29

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961 * Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...  1st negro to win it  * Syracuse Orangemen * Enos the chimp into space This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Davis Picked As Heisman Trophy Star" Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named Enos which was the 1st chimp sent into space. Photo included. This is a historic report in itself.    Light browning around the margins with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961 * Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy... 1st negro to win it * Syracuse Orangemen * Enos the chimp into space This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Davis Picked As Heisman Trophy Star" Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named Enos which was the 1st chimp sent into space. Photo included. This is a historic report in itself. Light browning around the margins with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

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1961-11-29

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961 * Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy * The Express - 1st negro to win it * Syracuse Orangemen * Enos the chimp into space This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Ernie Davis Of Syracuse Awarded Heisman Trophy". Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named Enos which was the 1st chimp sent into space. Photo included. This is a historic report in itself.    Light browning around the margins, otherwise in good condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961 * Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy * The Express - 1st negro to win it * Syracuse Orangemen * Enos the chimp into space This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Ernie Davis Of Syracuse Awarded Heisman Trophy". Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named Enos which was the 1st chimp sent into space. Photo included. This is a historic report in itself. Light browning around the margins, otherwise in good condition.

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1959-05-08

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 8, 1959 * Roy Campanella night * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum * Largest baseball attendance for a game This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 34: "92,000 Honor Campy". Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), nicknamed "Campy", was an American baseball player — primarily at the position of catcher — in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Widely considered to have been one of the greatest catchers in the history of the game, Campanella played for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1940s and 1950s, as one of the pioneers in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. His career was cut short in 1958 when he was paralyzed in an automobile accident. In May 1959, the Dodgers, then playing their second season in Los Angeles, honored Campanella with Roy Campanella Night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The New York Yankees agreed to make a special trip to Los Angeles to play an exhibition game against the Dodgers for the occasion. The Yankees won the game, 6-2. The attendance at the game was 93,103, setting a record at that time for the largest crowd to attend a Major League Baseball game.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 8, 1959 * Roy Campanella night * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum * Largest baseball attendance for a game This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 34: "92,000 Honor Campy". Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), nicknamed "Campy", was an American baseball player — primarily at the position of catcher — in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Widely considered to have been one of the greatest catchers in the history of the game, Campanella played for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1940s and 1950s, as one of the pioneers in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. His career was cut short in 1958 when he was paralyzed in an automobile accident. In May 1959, the Dodgers, then playing their second season in Los Angeles, honored Campanella with Roy Campanella Night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The New York Yankees agreed to make a special trip to Los Angeles to play an exhibition game against the Dodgers for the occasion. The Yankees won the game, 6-2. The attendance at the game was 93,103, setting a record at that time for the largest crowd to attend a Major League Baseball game.

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1956-03-01

THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 1, 1956 * Autherine Lucy * University of Alabama * 1st Negro student This 76 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: * Report Alabama Expels Negro Coed 2nd Time with a one column photo of Autherine Lucy. Continues on page 8. Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Autherine Juanita Lucy was the first black student to attend the University of Alabama, in 1956. She was born on October 5, 1929 in Shiloh, Alabama and graduated from the high school of Linden Academy in 1947. She went on to attend the Selma University in Selma, and the all-black Miles College in Fairfield - where she graduated with a BA in English in 1952. Later in 1952, at the encouragement of and along with a Miles classmate, Pollie Ann Myers, she decided to attend the University of Alabama as a graduate student but, knowing that admission would be difficult due to the University's admission policies, she and Myers approached the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for help. Thurgood Marshall, Constance Baker Motley, and Arthur Shores were assigned to be their attorneys. While they started preparing her case, she worked as a secretary. Court action began in July 1953. On June 29, 1955, the NAACP secured a court order preventing the University from rejecting the admission applications of Lucy and her friend based upon their race. Days later, the court amended the order to apply to all other African-American students seeking admission. The Supreme Court upheld this in Lucy v. Adams on October 10, 1955. On the very eve of the day Lucy and her friend (who had married to become Pollie Myers Hudson) were to register, the University Board of Trustees rejected Hudson on the grounds of her "conduct and marital record", but reluctantly allowed Lucy to register.[2] However, she was barred from all dormitories and dining halls.[3] At least one source has said that the board hoped that without Hudson, the more outgoing and assured of the pair and whose idea it originally was to enroll at Alabama, Lucy's own acceptance would mean little or nothing to her, and she would voluntarily choose not to attend.[4] But Hudson and others strongly encouraged her on, and on February 3, 1956, Lucy enrolled as a graduate student in library science, becoming the first Negro ever admitted to a white public school or university in the state. On the third day of classes, a hostile mob assembled to prevent Lucy attending classes. The police were called to secure her admission but, that evening, the University suspended Lucy on the grounds that it could not provide a safe environment. Lucy and her attorneys filed suit against the University to have the suspension overturned. However, this suit was not successful and was used as a justification for her permanent expulsion. University officials claimed that Lucy had slandered the university and they could not have her as a student. The University of Alabama finally overturned her expulsion in 1980, and in 1992, she earned her Masters degree in Elementary Education from the University that she had applied to decades earlier.[5] In a complete reversal of spirit from when she was first admitted there, the university named an endowed scholarship in her honor and unveiled a portrait of her in the student union overlooking the most trafficked spot on campus. The inscription reads "Her initiative and courage won the right for students of all races to attend the University." She is a sister of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.

THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 1, 1956 * Autherine Lucy * University of Alabama * 1st Negro student This 76 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: * Report Alabama Expels Negro Coed 2nd Time with a one column photo of Autherine Lucy. Continues on page 8. Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Autherine Juanita Lucy was the first black student to attend the University of Alabama, in 1956. She was born on October 5, 1929 in Shiloh, Alabama and graduated from the high school of Linden Academy in 1947. She went on to attend the Selma University in Selma, and the all-black Miles College in Fairfield - where she graduated with a BA in English in 1952. Later in 1952, at the encouragement of and along with a Miles classmate, Pollie Ann Myers, she decided to attend the University of Alabama as a graduate student but, knowing that admission would be difficult due to the University's admission policies, she and Myers approached the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for help. Thurgood Marshall, Constance Baker Motley, and Arthur Shores were assigned to be their attorneys. While they started preparing her case, she worked as a secretary. Court action began in July 1953. On June 29, 1955, the NAACP secured a court order preventing the University from rejecting the admission applications of Lucy and her friend based upon their race. Days later, the court amended the order to apply to all other African-American students seeking admission. The Supreme Court upheld this in Lucy v. Adams on October 10, 1955. On the very eve of the day Lucy and her friend (who had married to become Pollie Myers Hudson) were to register, the University Board of Trustees rejected Hudson on the grounds of her "conduct and marital record", but reluctantly allowed Lucy to register.[2] However, she was barred from all dormitories and dining halls.[3] At least one source has said that the board hoped that without Hudson, the more outgoing and assured of the pair and whose idea it originally was to enroll at Alabama, Lucy's own acceptance would mean little or nothing to her, and she would voluntarily choose not to attend.[4] But Hudson and others strongly encouraged her on, and on February 3, 1956, Lucy enrolled as a graduate student in library science, becoming the first Negro ever admitted to a white public school or university in the state. On the third day of classes, a hostile mob assembled to prevent Lucy attending classes. The police were called to secure her admission but, that evening, the University suspended Lucy on the grounds that it could not provide a safe environment. Lucy and her attorneys filed suit against the University to have the suspension overturned. However, this suit was not successful and was used as a justification for her permanent expulsion. University officials claimed that Lucy had slandered the university and they could not have her as a student. The University of Alabama finally overturned her expulsion in 1980, and in 1992, she earned her Masters degree in Elementary Education from the University that she had applied to decades earlier.[5] In a complete reversal of spirit from when she was first admitted there, the university named an endowed scholarship in her honor and unveiled a portrait of her in the student union overlooking the most trafficked spot on campus. The inscription reads "Her initiative and courage won the right for students of all races to attend the University." She is a sister of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.

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1956-02-07

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 7, 1956 * Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama * 1st black student * Tuscaloosa, Alabama This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALABAMA MOB PELTS AUTO OF NEGRO STUDENT" and "Three Are Arrested as Head of University Calls For Guard Help". Tells of the 1st black student to attend the University of Alabama during the civil rights era in the South. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Autherine Juanita Lucy was the first black student to attend the University of Alabama, in 1956.[1] She was born on October 5, 1929 in Shiloh, Alabama and graduated from the high school of Linden Academy in 1947. She went on to attend the Selma University in Selma, and the all-black Miles College in Fairfield - where she graduated with a BA in English in 1952. Later in 1952, at the encouragement of and along with a Miles classmate, Pollie Ann Myers, she decided to attend the University of Alabama as a graduate student but, knowing that admission would be difficult due to the University's admission policies, she and Myers approached the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for help. Thurgood Marshall, Constance Baker Motley, and Arthur Shores were assigned to be their attorneys. While they started preparing her case, she worked as a secretary. Court action began in July 1953. On June 29, 1955, the NAACP secured a court order preventing the University from rejecting the admission applications of Lucy and her friend based upon their race. Days later, the court amended the order to apply to all other African-American students seeking admission. The Supreme Court upheld this in Lucy v. Adams on October 10, 1955. On the very eve of the day Lucy and her friend (who had married to become Pollie Myers Hudson) were to register, the University Board of Trustees rejected Hudson on the grounds of her "conduct and marital record", but reluctantly allowed Lucy to register.[2] However, she was barred from all dormitories and dining halls.[3] At least one source has said that the board hoped that without Hudson, the more outgoing and assured of the pair and whose idea it originally was to enroll at Alabama, Lucy's own acceptance would mean little or nothing to her, and she would voluntarily choose not to attend.[4] But Hudson and others strongly encouraged her on, and on February 3, 1956, Lucy enrolled as a graduate student in library science, becoming the first Negro ever admitted to a white public school or university in the state. On the third day of classes, a hostile mob assembled to prevent Lucy attending classes. The police were called to secure her admission but, that evening, the University suspended Lucy on the grounds that it could not provide a safe environment. Lucy and her attorneys filed suit against the University to have the suspension overturned. However, this suit was not successful and was used as a justification for her permanent expulsion. University officials claimed that Lucy had slandered the university and they could not have her as a student. The University of Alabama finally overturned her expulsion in 1980, and in 1992, she earned her Masters degree in Elementary Education from the University that she had applied to decades earlier.[5] In a complete reversal of spirit from when she was first admitted there, the university named an endowed scholarship in her honor and unveiled a portrait of her in the student union overlooking the most trafficked spot on campus. The inscription reads "Her initiative and courage won the right for students of all races to attend the University." She is a sister of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 7, 1956 * Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama * 1st black student * Tuscaloosa, Alabama This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALABAMA MOB PELTS AUTO OF NEGRO STUDENT" and "Three Are Arrested as Head of University Calls For Guard Help". Tells of the 1st black student to attend the University of Alabama during the civil rights era in the South. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Autherine Juanita Lucy was the first black student to attend the University of Alabama, in 1956.[1] She was born on October 5, 1929 in Shiloh, Alabama and graduated from the high school of Linden Academy in 1947. She went on to attend the Selma University in Selma, and the all-black Miles College in Fairfield - where she graduated with a BA in English in 1952. Later in 1952, at the encouragement of and along with a Miles classmate, Pollie Ann Myers, she decided to attend the University of Alabama as a graduate student but, knowing that admission would be difficult due to the University's admission policies, she and Myers approached the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for help. Thurgood Marshall, Constance Baker Motley, and Arthur Shores were assigned to be their attorneys. While they started preparing her case, she worked as a secretary. Court action began in July 1953. On June 29, 1955, the NAACP secured a court order preventing the University from rejecting the admission applications of Lucy and her friend based upon their race. Days later, the court amended the order to apply to all other African-American students seeking admission. The Supreme Court upheld this in Lucy v. Adams on October 10, 1955. On the very eve of the day Lucy and her friend (who had married to become Pollie Myers Hudson) were to register, the University Board of Trustees rejected Hudson on the grounds of her "conduct and marital record", but reluctantly allowed Lucy to register.[2] However, she was barred from all dormitories and dining halls.[3] At least one source has said that the board hoped that without Hudson, the more outgoing and assured of the pair and whose idea it originally was to enroll at Alabama, Lucy's own acceptance would mean little or nothing to her, and she would voluntarily choose not to attend.[4] But Hudson and others strongly encouraged her on, and on February 3, 1956, Lucy enrolled as a graduate student in library science, becoming the first Negro ever admitted to a white public school or university in the state. On the third day of classes, a hostile mob assembled to prevent Lucy attending classes. The police were called to secure her admission but, that evening, the University suspended Lucy on the grounds that it could not provide a safe environment. Lucy and her attorneys filed suit against the University to have the suspension overturned. However, this suit was not successful and was used as a justification for her permanent expulsion. University officials claimed that Lucy had slandered the university and they could not have her as a student. The University of Alabama finally overturned her expulsion in 1980, and in 1992, she earned her Masters degree in Elementary Education from the University that she had applied to decades earlier.[5] In a complete reversal of spirit from when she was first admitted there, the university named an endowed scholarship in her honor and unveiled a portrait of her in the student union overlooking the most trafficked spot on campus. The inscription reads "Her initiative and courage won the right for students of all races to attend the University." She is a sister of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.

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1955-12-06

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 * Rosa Parks * Montgomery, Alabama, "back of the bus" incident * Segregation in the South This complete, 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 reading: "SEGREGATION TEST POSSIBLE IN ALABAMA" and "Arrest of Negro Refusing To Use Back Section of Bus May Be Basis". This is a very historic report, telling of the now-famous Rosa Parks incident in Montgomery Alabama. It is rare to have mention of the words "back of the bus" within the headline. Indeed, not all newspapers reported this incident. This newspaper contains other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist whom the U.S. Congress later called the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement." On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks, age 42, refused to obey bus driver James Blake's order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. Her action was not the first of its kind: Irene Morgan, in 1946, and Sarah Louise Keys, in 1955, had won rulings before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Interstate Commerce Commission respectively in the area of interstate bus travel. Nine months before Parks refused to give up her seat, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to move from her seat on the same bus system. But unlike these previous individual actions of civil disobedience, Parks's action sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Parks's act of defiance became an important symbol of the modern Civil Rights Movement and Parks became an international icon of resistance to racial segregation. She organized and collaborated with civil rights leaders, including boycott leader Martin Luther King, Jr., helping to launch him to national prominence in the civil rights movement. Parks eventually received many honors ranging from the 1979 Spingarn Medal to the Congressional Gold Medal, a posthumous statue in the United States Capitol's National Statuary Hall, and the posthumous honor of lying in honor[1] at the Capitol Rotunda. At the time of her action, Parks was secretary of the Montgomery chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and had recently attended the Highlander Folk School, a Tennessee center for workers' rights and racial equality. Nonetheless, she took her action as a private citizen "tired of giving in". Although widely honored in later years for her action, she also suffered for it, losing her job as a seamstress in a local department store. Eventually, she moved to Detroit, Michigan, where she found similar work. From 1965 to 1988 she served as secretary and receptionist to African-American U.S. Representative John Conyers. After retirement from this position, she wrote an autobiography and lived a largely private life in Detroit. In her final years she suffered from dementia and became embroiled in a lawsuit filed on her behalf against American hip-hop duo OutKast. Her death in 2005 was a front-page story in the United States' leading newspapers.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 * Rosa Parks * Montgomery, Alabama, "back of the bus" incident * Segregation in the South This complete, 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 reading: "SEGREGATION TEST POSSIBLE IN ALABAMA" and "Arrest of Negro Refusing To Use Back Section of Bus May Be Basis". This is a very historic report, telling of the now-famous Rosa Parks incident in Montgomery Alabama. It is rare to have mention of the words "back of the bus" within the headline. Indeed, not all newspapers reported this incident. This newspaper contains other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist whom the U.S. Congress later called the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement." On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks, age 42, refused to obey bus driver James Blake's order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. Her action was not the first of its kind: Irene Morgan, in 1946, and Sarah Louise Keys, in 1955, had won rulings before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Interstate Commerce Commission respectively in the area of interstate bus travel. Nine months before Parks refused to give up her seat, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to move from her seat on the same bus system. But unlike these previous individual actions of civil disobedience, Parks's action sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Parks's act of defiance became an important symbol of the modern Civil Rights Movement and Parks became an international icon of resistance to racial segregation. She organized and collaborated with civil rights leaders, including boycott leader Martin Luther King, Jr., helping to launch him to national prominence in the civil rights movement. Parks eventually received many honors ranging from the 1979 Spingarn Medal to the Congressional Gold Medal, a posthumous statue in the United States Capitol's National Statuary Hall, and the posthumous honor of lying in honor[1] at the Capitol Rotunda. At the time of her action, Parks was secretary of the Montgomery chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and had recently attended the Highlander Folk School, a Tennessee center for workers' rights and racial equality. Nonetheless, she took her action as a private citizen "tired of giving in". Although widely honored in later years for her action, she also suffered for it, losing her job as a seamstress in a local department store. Eventually, she moved to Detroit, Michigan, where she found similar work. From 1965 to 1988 she served as secretary and receptionist to African-American U.S. Representative John Conyers. After retirement from this position, she wrote an autobiography and lived a largely private life in Detroit. In her final years she suffered from dementia and became embroiled in a lawsuit filed on her behalf against American hip-hop duo OutKast. Her death in 2005 was a front-page story in the United States' leading newspapers.

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1951-06-16

THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan dated June 16, 1951 * Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) last win by K.O. * Heavyweight boxing This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 11 (ftpg. of sport's section): * Fade Away ? No ! Old Soldier Joe KO's Foe with subhead: "18,000 Cheer Savold Defeat" with nice action photo. (see) This would be Louis' last win by knockout.. Nice to have from the city where he started his career. Other news of the day. Rag edition, small binding holes along spine, otherwise in very nice condition. wikipedia notes: Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981), better known as Joe Louis, was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis helped elevate boxing out of a nadir in popularity in the post-Jack Dempsey era by establishing a reputation as an honest, hardworking fighter at a time when the sport was dominated by gambling interests. Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 27 championship fights, including 25 successful title defenses – all records for the heavyweight division. In 2005, Louis was named the greatest heavyweight of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization, and was ranked number one on Ring Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Punchers of All Time and is widely regarded to be the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Louis' cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. Louis is widely regarded as the first African American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States, and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II. He also was instrumental in integrating the game of golf, breaking the sport's color barrier in America by appearing under a sponsor's exemption in a PGA event in 1952.

THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan dated June 16, 1951 * Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) last win by K.O. * Heavyweight boxing This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 11 (ftpg. of sport's section): * Fade Away ? No ! Old Soldier Joe KO's Foe with subhead: "18,000 Cheer Savold Defeat" with nice action photo. (see) This would be Louis' last win by knockout.. Nice to have from the city where he started his career. Other news of the day. Rag edition, small binding holes along spine, otherwise in very nice condition. wikipedia notes: Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981), better known as Joe Louis, was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis helped elevate boxing out of a nadir in popularity in the post-Jack Dempsey era by establishing a reputation as an honest, hardworking fighter at a time when the sport was dominated by gambling interests. Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 27 championship fights, including 25 successful title defenses – all records for the heavyweight division. In 2005, Louis was named the greatest heavyweight of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization, and was ranked number one on Ring Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Punchers of All Time and is widely regarded to be the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Louis' cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. Louis is widely regarded as the first African American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States, and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II. He also was instrumental in integrating the game of golf, breaking the sport's color barrier in America by appearing under a sponsor's exemption in a PGA event in 1952.

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8.24.2009

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1949-01-29

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 29, 1949 * New York Giants baseball team * Signs very 1st Negroes to the team * In a New York City paper This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17: "Two Negro Stars Are Signed by Giants' Organization for Jersey City Tryouts" with subheads that include: "IRVIN, SMITH ACCEPT FARM CLUB BERTHS" "Negro Aces Slated for Giants if They Prove Ability--Yanks Sign Mapes and Collins" and more. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 29, 1949 * New York Giants baseball team * Signs very 1st Negroes to the team * In a New York City paper This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17: "Two Negro Stars Are Signed by Giants' Organization for Jersey City Tryouts" with subheads that include: "IRVIN, SMITH ACCEPT FARM CLUB BERTHS" "Negro Aces Slated for Giants if They Prove Ability--Yanks Sign Mapes and Collins" and more. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

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1948-07-24

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 24, 1948 * Henry A. Wallace wins nomination * Progressive Party candidate This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "'Wallace or War' Keynotes Progressive Party Conclave" and more with related photo. More related material on page 6. Tells of the nomination of Henry A. Wallace for the Progressive Party candidate for President of the United States of America. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: Wallace left his editorship position in 1948 to make an unsuccessful run as a Progressive Party candidate in the 1948 U.S. presidential election. His platform advocated friendly relations with the Soviet Union, an end to the nascent Cold War, an end to segregation, full voting rights for blacks, and universal government health insurance. His campaign was unusual for his time in that it included African American candidates campaigning alongside white candidates in the American South, and that during the campaign he refused to appear before segregated audiences or eat or stay in segregated establishments. As a further sign of the times, he was noted by Time as ostentatiously riding through various cities and towns in the South "with his Negro secretary beside him." Many eggs and tomatoes were hurled at and struck him and his campaign members during the tour, while at the same time President Truman referred to such behavior towards Wallace as very un-American. Wallace was quoted as saying, "There is a long chain that links unknown young hoodlums in North Carolina or Alabama with men in finely tailored business suits in the great financial centers of New York or Boston, men who make a dollars-&-cents profit by setting race against race in the far away South." State authorities in Virginia sidestepped enforcing its own segregation laws by declaring Wallace's gatherings as private parties. The "Dear Guru" letters reappeared now and were published, seriously hampering his campaign. Even more damage was done to Wallace's campaign when several prominent journalists, including H.L. Mencken and Dorothy Thompson, publicly charged that Wallace and the Progressives were under the covert control of Communists. Wallace was endorsed by the Communist Party (USA), and his subsequent refusal to publicly disavow any Communist support cost him the backing of many anti-Communist liberals and socialists, such as Norman Thomas. Christopher Andrew, a University of Cambridge historian working with evidence in the famed Mitrokhin Archive, has stated publicly that he believed Wallace was a confirmed KGB agent. Students in Eastern Europe were made to demonstrate in support of Wallace, chanting "long live Wallace, death to Truman." Wallace suffered a decisive defeat in the election, to the Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman. Gaining 2.4% of the popular vote, he ended up third runner-up behind Republican Thomas Edmund Dewey and Dixiecrat Strom Thurmond, but virtually tied with Thurmond. He did not carry any states.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 24, 1948 * Henry A. Wallace wins nomination * Progressive Party candidate This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "'Wallace or War' Keynotes Progressive Party Conclave" and more with related photo. More related material on page 6. Tells of the nomination of Henry A. Wallace for the Progressive Party candidate for President of the United States of America. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: Wallace left his editorship position in 1948 to make an unsuccessful run as a Progressive Party candidate in the 1948 U.S. presidential election. His platform advocated friendly relations with the Soviet Union, an end to the nascent Cold War, an end to segregation, full voting rights for blacks, and universal government health insurance. His campaign was unusual for his time in that it included African American candidates campaigning alongside white candidates in the American South, and that during the campaign he refused to appear before segregated audiences or eat or stay in segregated establishments. As a further sign of the times, he was noted by Time as ostentatiously riding through various cities and towns in the South "with his Negro secretary beside him." Many eggs and tomatoes were hurled at and struck him and his campaign members during the tour, while at the same time President Truman referred to such behavior towards Wallace as very un-American. Wallace was quoted as saying, "There is a long chain that links unknown young hoodlums in North Carolina or Alabama with men in finely tailored business suits in the great financial centers of New York or Boston, men who make a dollars-&-cents profit by setting race against race in the far away South." State authorities in Virginia sidestepped enforcing its own segregation laws by declaring Wallace's gatherings as private parties. The "Dear Guru" letters reappeared now and were published, seriously hampering his campaign. Even more damage was done to Wallace's campaign when several prominent journalists, including H.L. Mencken and Dorothy Thompson, publicly charged that Wallace and the Progressives were under the covert control of Communists. Wallace was endorsed by the Communist Party (USA), and his subsequent refusal to publicly disavow any Communist support cost him the backing of many anti-Communist liberals and socialists, such as Norman Thomas. Christopher Andrew, a University of Cambridge historian working with evidence in the famed Mitrokhin Archive, has stated publicly that he believed Wallace was a confirmed KGB agent. Students in Eastern Europe were made to demonstrate in support of Wallace, chanting "long live Wallace, death to Truman." Wallace suffered a decisive defeat in the election, to the Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman. Gaining 2.4% of the popular vote, he ended up third runner-up behind Republican Thomas Edmund Dewey and Dixiecrat Strom Thurmond, but virtually tied with Thurmond. He did not carry any states.

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1948-07-16

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 16, 1948 * Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win * Negro star at 42 years old * Cleveland Indians This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: * Satchel Paige Stamina Helps Cleveland Club This was Satchel Paige's very 1st victory in the Major Leagues. (age 42) Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: On July 9, 1948, Paige became the oldest man ever to debut in the major leagues, at the age of 42 years and two days. With the St. Louis Browns beating the Indians 4–1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Boudreau pulled his starting pitcher, Bob Lemon, and sent Paige in. Paige, not knowing the signs and not wanting to cross his catcher up, did not put too much on his first pitch, which Chuck Stevens lined for a single into left field. Jerry Priddy bunted Stevens over to second. Up next was Whitey Platt, and Paige had had enough. He threw an overhand server for a strike and one sidearm for another strike. Paige then threw his Hesitation Pitch which put Platt in such a funk that he threw his bat forty feet up the third base line. Browns manager Zack Taylor bolted from the dugout to talk to umpire Bill McGowan about the pitch, claiming it was a balk, but McGowan let it stand as a strike. Paige then got Al Zarilla to fly out to end the inning. The next inning, he gave up a leadoff single, but with his catcher having simplified his signals, Paige got the next batter to hit into a double play, followed by a pop fly. Larry Doby pinch hit for Paige the following inning.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 16, 1948 * Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win * Negro star at 42 years old * Cleveland Indians This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: * Satchel Paige Stamina Helps Cleveland Club This was Satchel Paige's very 1st victory in the Major Leagues. (age 42) Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: On July 9, 1948, Paige became the oldest man ever to debut in the major leagues, at the age of 42 years and two days. With the St. Louis Browns beating the Indians 4–1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Boudreau pulled his starting pitcher, Bob Lemon, and sent Paige in. Paige, not knowing the signs and not wanting to cross his catcher up, did not put too much on his first pitch, which Chuck Stevens lined for a single into left field. Jerry Priddy bunted Stevens over to second. Up next was Whitey Platt, and Paige had had enough. He threw an overhand server for a strike and one sidearm for another strike. Paige then threw his Hesitation Pitch which put Platt in such a funk that he threw his bat forty feet up the third base line. Browns manager Zack Taylor bolted from the dugout to talk to umpire Bill McGowan about the pitch, claiming it was a balk, but McGowan let it stand as a strike. Paige then got Al Zarilla to fly out to end the inning. The next inning, he gave up a leadoff single, but with his catcher having simplified his signals, Paige got the next batter to hit into a double play, followed by a pop fly. Larry Doby pinch hit for Paige the following inning.

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1948-07-10

FITCHBURG SENTIENL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 10, 1948 * Satchel Paige make MLB baseball debut * Negro star at 42 years old * Cleveland Indians This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: * A's Still Dog Indians At AL Halfway Mark This was Satchel Paige's very 1st appearance in the Major Leagues. (age 42) Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: On July 9, 1948, Paige became the oldest man ever to debut in the major leagues, at the age of 42 years and two days. With the St. Louis Browns beating the Indians 4–1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Boudreau pulled his starting pitcher, Bob Lemon, and sent Paige in. Paige, not knowing the signs and not wanting to cross his catcher up, did not put too much on his first pitch, which Chuck Stevens lined for a single into left field. Jerry Priddy bunted Stevens over to second. Up next was Whitey Platt, and Paige had had enough. He threw an overhand server for a strike and one sidearm for another strike. Paige then threw his Hesitation Pitch which put Platt in such a funk that he threw his bat forty feet up the third base line. Browns manager Zack Taylor bolted from the dugout to talk to umpire Bill McGowan about the pitch, claiming it was a balk, but McGowan let it stand as a strike. Paige then got Al Zarilla to fly out to end the inning. The next inning, he gave up a leadoff single, but with his catcher having simplified his signals, Paige got the next batter to hit into a double play, followed by a pop fly. Larry Doby pinch hit for Paige the following inning.

FITCHBURG SENTIENL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 10, 1948 * Satchel Paige make MLB baseball debut * Negro star at 42 years old * Cleveland Indians This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: * A's Still Dog Indians At AL Halfway Mark This was Satchel Paige's very 1st appearance in the Major Leagues. (age 42) Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: On July 9, 1948, Paige became the oldest man ever to debut in the major leagues, at the age of 42 years and two days. With the St. Louis Browns beating the Indians 4–1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Boudreau pulled his starting pitcher, Bob Lemon, and sent Paige in. Paige, not knowing the signs and not wanting to cross his catcher up, did not put too much on his first pitch, which Chuck Stevens lined for a single into left field. Jerry Priddy bunted Stevens over to second. Up next was Whitey Platt, and Paige had had enough. He threw an overhand server for a strike and one sidearm for another strike. Paige then threw his Hesitation Pitch which put Platt in such a funk that he threw his bat forty feet up the third base line. Browns manager Zack Taylor bolted from the dugout to talk to umpire Bill McGowan about the pitch, claiming it was a balk, but McGowan let it stand as a strike. Paige then got Al Zarilla to fly out to end the inning. The next inning, he gave up a leadoff single, but with his catcher having simplified his signals, Paige got the next batter to hit into a double play, followed by a pop fly. Larry Doby pinch hit for Paige the following inning.

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1947-08-27

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, August 27, 1947  * Dan Bankhead...  1st negro pitcher in Major League Baseball...  * Brooklyn Dodgers w/ photo...  This 46 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 27: "Pirates Rout Dodgers on 20-Hit Attack," with subheads that includes: "Bankhead Hits Home Run" "But Negro Pitcher Is Routed With Gregg--Ostermueller Triumphs on Mound," and more with related photos, one showing Bankhead crossing home plate after home run. Box scores as well. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. source: wikipedia: Dan Bankhead (born May 3, 1920 in Empire, Alabama - May 2, 1976), was the first black pitcher in Major League Baseball. After a strong career in the Negro League playing for the Memphis Red Sox, he was signed at age 24 by Branch Rickey to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Bankhead, an excellent hitter who was leading the Negro League with a .385 batting average when purchased by the Dodgers, hit a home run in his first major league at bat on August 26, 1947 in Ebbets Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But, indicative of his future career on the mound, Bankhead gave up 10 hits in 3-1/3 innings pitching in relief. He was shipped to the minor leagues for the 1948 and 1949 seasons. Pitching for minor league clubs in Nashua, New Hampshire and St. Paul, Minnesota in 1948, he recorded 24 wins and 6 losses. He returned to the Dodgers for the 1950 season and recorded 9 wins and 4 losses with a 5.50 earned run average. In 1951, his final year in the league, he appeared in only 7 games and recorded a record of 0 wins and 1 loss with an earned run average of 15.43. He died of cancer at a Veterans Administration hospital in Houston, Texas. During World War II, he served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, August 27, 1947 * Dan Bankhead... 1st negro pitcher in Major League Baseball... * Brooklyn Dodgers w/ photo... This 46 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 27: "Pirates Rout Dodgers on 20-Hit Attack," with subheads that includes: "Bankhead Hits Home Run" "But Negro Pitcher Is Routed With Gregg--Ostermueller Triumphs on Mound," and more with related photos, one showing Bankhead crossing home plate after home run. Box scores as well. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. source: wikipedia: Dan Bankhead (born May 3, 1920 in Empire, Alabama - May 2, 1976), was the first black pitcher in Major League Baseball. After a strong career in the Negro League playing for the Memphis Red Sox, he was signed at age 24 by Branch Rickey to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Bankhead, an excellent hitter who was leading the Negro League with a .385 batting average when purchased by the Dodgers, hit a home run in his first major league at bat on August 26, 1947 in Ebbets Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But, indicative of his future career on the mound, Bankhead gave up 10 hits in 3-1/3 innings pitching in relief. He was shipped to the minor leagues for the 1948 and 1949 seasons. Pitching for minor league clubs in Nashua, New Hampshire and St. Paul, Minnesota in 1948, he recorded 24 wins and 6 losses. He returned to the Dodgers for the 1950 season and recorded 9 wins and 4 losses with a 5.50 earned run average. In 1951, his final year in the league, he appeared in only 7 games and recorded a record of 0 wins and 1 loss with an earned run average of 15.43. He died of cancer at a Veterans Administration hospital in Houston, Texas. During World War II, he served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945.

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1947-05-21

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, May 21, 1947 * Jackie Robinson * Major League Baseball Pg. 3 contains a full page article headed: "Robinson Stir Recalls Earlier 'Strikes' ". with other heads including: "Tigers' Flareup Over Cobb's Suspension in '12 Only Incident of Kind in Majors" "Walkout by Ty's Mates at A's Park" "Movement Against Jackie Started on Dodgers as Far Back as '46" with various photos as well (see below). This article focuses on the concern of allowing "negroes" to play in the Major Leagues. Pg. 4 is entirely taken up with several articles having a banner headline: "Game's Officials Silent on Robinson Incident" with the subheads including: "General Strike Conceived" "Jackie Will Get Equal Chance, Rest Up to Him" "Essentially Right & Factual" "Good Conducts by Negro Fans Urged" "N.L. Firmly Behind Robinson--Frick". Interesting thoughts on the effect Jackie Robinson made on Major League Baseball. You get the complete 40 pg. issue, a bit irregular at the spine with small binding holes at the blank spine margin, a few tears at the edges.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, May 21, 1947 * Jackie Robinson * Major League Baseball Pg. 3 contains a full page article headed: "Robinson Stir Recalls Earlier 'Strikes' ". with other heads including: "Tigers' Flareup Over Cobb's Suspension in '12 Only Incident of Kind in Majors" "Walkout by Ty's Mates at A's Park" "Movement Against Jackie Started on Dodgers as Far Back as '46" with various photos as well (see below). This article focuses on the concern of allowing "negroes" to play in the Major Leagues. Pg. 4 is entirely taken up with several articles having a banner headline: "Game's Officials Silent on Robinson Incident" with the subheads including: "General Strike Conceived" "Jackie Will Get Equal Chance, Rest Up to Him" "Essentially Right & Factual" "Good Conducts by Negro Fans Urged" "N.L. Firmly Behind Robinson--Frick". Interesting thoughts on the effect Jackie Robinson made on Major League Baseball. You get the complete 40 pg. issue, a bit irregular at the spine with small binding holes at the blank spine margin, a few tears at the edges.

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1946-06-11

NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, June 11, 1946  * Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson...  * Death report...  1st report...  This 46 page newspaper has a 2 line, 2 column headline on the front page: "Jack Johnson Dies in Auto Crash; Ex-Heavyweight Champion Was 68." Quite a detailed report concluding on page 46. Also a one column photo of Johnson on page 46. Other news of the day with several advertisements throughout. Nice condition. source: wikipedia: Johhn Arthur Johnson, March 31, 1878 – June 10, 1946), better known as Jack Johnson and nicknamed the “Galveston Giant”, was an American boxer and arguably the best heavyweight of his generation. He was the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World (1908-1915), a feat which, for its time, was tremendously controversial. In a documentary about his life, Ken Burns said: “For more than thirteen years, Jack Johnson was the most famous, and the most notorious African-American on Earth.

NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, June 11, 1946 * Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson... * Death report... 1st report... This 46 page newspaper has a 2 line, 2 column headline on the front page: "Jack Johnson Dies in Auto Crash; Ex-Heavyweight Champion Was 68." Quite a detailed report concluding on page 46. Also a one column photo of Johnson on page 46. Other news of the day with several advertisements throughout. Nice condition. source: wikipedia: Johhn Arthur Johnson, March 31, 1878 – June 10, 1946), better known as Jack Johnson and nicknamed the “Galveston Giant”, was an American boxer and arguably the best heavyweight of his generation. He was the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World (1908-1915), a feat which, for its time, was tremendously controversial. In a documentary about his life, Ken Burns said: “For more than thirteen years, Jack Johnson was the most famous, and the most notorious African-American on Earth.

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4.51.2008

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1946-04-19

CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, Ohio, April 19, 1946  * Jackie Robinson * Baseball debut - 1st report * Montreal Royals This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 23 that include: "Negro Second-Sacker Pounds Out Four Hits" Other news of the day throughout. Few small binding holes along spine, usual browning, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) became the first African-American major league baseball player of the modern era in 1947.[1] While not the first African American professional baseball player in United States history, his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended approximately eighty years of baseball segregation, also known as the baseball color line. In the United States at this time, many white people believed that blacks and whites should be segregated or kept apart in many phases of life, including sports and daily life. The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Robinson in 1962 and he was a member of six World Series teams. He earned six consecutive All-Star Game nominations and won several awards during his career. In 1947, Robinson won The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award and the first Rookie of the Year Award. Two years later, he was awarded the National League MVP Award. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Jackie Robinson was also a forerunner of the Civil Rights Movement. He was a key figure in the establishment and growth of the Freedom Bank, an African-American owned and controlled entity, in the 1960s. He also wrote a syndicated newspaper column for a number of years, in which he was an outspoken supporter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.[2] Robinson engaged in political campaigning for a number of politicians, including the Democrat Hubert Humphrey and the Republican Richard Nixon. In recognition of his accomplishments, Robinson was posthumously awarded a Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[2] On April 15, 1997, the 50 year anniversary of his debut, Major League Baseball retired the number 42, the number Robinson wore, in recognition of his accomplishments both on and off the field in a ceremony at Shea Stadium.[3] In 1950, he was the subject of a film biography, The Jackie Robinson Story, in which he played himself. He became a political activist in his post-playing days. In 1946, Robinson married Rachel Annetta Isum. In 1973, after Jackie died, Rachel founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation

CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, Ohio, April 19, 1946 * Jackie Robinson * Baseball debut - 1st report * Montreal Royals This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 23 that include: "Negro Second-Sacker Pounds Out Four Hits" Other news of the day throughout. Few small binding holes along spine, usual browning, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) became the first African-American major league baseball player of the modern era in 1947.[1] While not the first African American professional baseball player in United States history, his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended approximately eighty years of baseball segregation, also known as the baseball color line. In the United States at this time, many white people believed that blacks and whites should be segregated or kept apart in many phases of life, including sports and daily life. The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Robinson in 1962 and he was a member of six World Series teams. He earned six consecutive All-Star Game nominations and won several awards during his career. In 1947, Robinson won The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award and the first Rookie of the Year Award. Two years later, he was awarded the National League MVP Award. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Jackie Robinson was also a forerunner of the Civil Rights Movement. He was a key figure in the establishment and growth of the Freedom Bank, an African-American owned and controlled entity, in the 1960s. He also wrote a syndicated newspaper column for a number of years, in which he was an outspoken supporter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.[2] Robinson engaged in political campaigning for a number of politicians, including the Democrat Hubert Humphrey and the Republican Richard Nixon. In recognition of his accomplishments, Robinson was posthumously awarded a Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[2] On April 15, 1997, the 50 year anniversary of his debut, Major League Baseball retired the number 42, the number Robinson wore, in recognition of his accomplishments both on and off the field in a ceremony at Shea Stadium.[3] In 1950, he was the subject of a film biography, The Jackie Robinson Story, in which he played himself. He became a political activist in his post-playing days. In 1946, Robinson married Rachel Annetta Isum. In 1973, after Jackie died, Rachel founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation

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1945-04-24

THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, April 24, 1945  Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations". Headings include:  "Soviets Forge Ring on Berlin", "Ancient Castle Vault Reveals Secret Texts of Nazi Theory", "Street Fights Rage Inside Capital", "British Open Final Blow on Bremen", and more.  Also included are two images:  "Women Weren't Spared in Nazi Prison Camp" (showing liberated women - with related text), and, "The Finger Points" (showing a liberated Russian slave laborer).  Note:  The images are not graphic. The issue is complete in 4 pages, has various edge tears, is evenly browned, and is very fragile.  There are pencil markings above the masthead with the words "War Dept".

THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, April 24, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations". Headings include: "Soviets Forge Ring on Berlin", "Ancient Castle Vault Reveals Secret Texts of Nazi Theory", "Street Fights Rage Inside Capital", "British Open Final Blow on Bremen", and more. Also included are two images: "Women Weren't Spared in Nazi Prison Camp" (showing liberated women - with related text), and, "The Finger Points" (showing a liberated Russian slave laborer). Note: The images are not graphic. The issue is complete in 4 pages, has various edge tears, is evenly browned, and is very fragile. There are pencil markings above the masthead with the words "War Dept".

Liberated women... liberated slave laborer...

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4.g8.2009

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1944-07-18

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, July 18, 1944 * Port Chicago California disaster * 1st report on explosion * Great headline for display This 10 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "Hundreds Killed When Two Navy Ammunition Vessels Explode and Devastate Port Chicago in California". Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Port Chicago disaster was a deadly explosion that took place on July 17, 1944 at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Port Chicago, California, in the United States. Ammunition being loaded aboard cargo vessels bound for the war in the Pacific exploded, killing 320 sailors and civilians, and injuring more than 400 others. Most of the dead and injured were African American recruits, and the continuing unsafe conditions even after the disaster resulted in a number of servicemen refusing to work, known as the Port Chicago Mutiny, a month later.

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, July 18, 1944 * Port Chicago California disaster * 1st report on explosion * Great headline for display This 10 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "Hundreds Killed When Two Navy Ammunition Vessels Explode and Devastate Port Chicago in California". Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Port Chicago disaster was a deadly explosion that took place on July 17, 1944 at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Port Chicago, California, in the United States. Ammunition being loaded aboard cargo vessels bound for the war in the Pacific exploded, killing 320 sailors and civilians, and injuring more than 400 others. Most of the dead and injured were African American recruits, and the continuing unsafe conditions even after the disaster resulted in a number of servicemen refusing to work, known as the Port Chicago Mutiny, a month later.

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3.2.2009

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1944-02-15

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated February 15, 1944. Headlines on the frontpage read "Poles Backing Down Before Soviet" "Hearst Cries Out For Disunity" "Negro Fliers Helped Hold Bridgehead Below Rome" "lewis' Stooge Tells GOP Lewis Can Be Had". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This also features an article on Charlie Chaplin being brought up on conspiracy charges. This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for additional details.

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated February 15, 1944. Headlines on the frontpage read "Poles Backing Down Before Soviet" "Hearst Cries Out For Disunity" "Negro Fliers Helped Hold Bridgehead Below Rome" "lewis' Stooge Tells GOP Lewis Can Be Had". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This also features an article on Charlie Chaplin being brought up on conspiracy charges. This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for additional details.

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5.d15.2008

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2008-06-05T14:21:09-04:00

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1944-01-20

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated January 20. 1944. Headlines on the frontpage read "Answering Stimson oOn Labor and the War" "Russians Blast - Nazis at Leningrad & 'Appeasers' in U.S., Britain" "Higher Food Prices" "Bolivian Riddle" "The Negro Seeks Equality - A Tale of Four Cities". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for additional details.

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated January 20. 1944. Headlines on the frontpage read "Answering Stimson oOn Labor and the War" "Russians Blast - Nazis at Leningrad & 'Appeasers' in U.S., Britain" "Higher Food Prices" "Bolivian Riddle" "The Negro Seeks Equality - A Tale of Four Cities". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for additional details.

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5.d14.2008

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1943-01-06

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 6, 1943 * Dr. George Washington Carver death * w/ photo * Famous title This 42 page newspaper has one columnh headlines on page 25 that include: "DR. CARVER IS DEAD; NEGRO SCIENTIST", "Son of Slave Parents Who Made Experiments as Member of Tuskegee Faculty" and more. with one colum photo of him. Other news of the day throughout.. Slightly browned with minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. source: wikipedia: George Washington Carver (July 12, 1864 – January 5, 1943)[1] was an American botanical researcher and agronomy educator who worked in agricultural extension at the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, teaching former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency. To bring education to farmers, Carver designed a mobile school. It was called a Jesup Wagon after the New York financier, Morris Ketchum Jesup, who provided funding. [2] In 1921, Carver spoke in favor of a peanut tariff before the House Ways and Means Committee. Given racial discrimination of the time, it was unusual for an African-American to be called as an expert. Carver's well-received testimony earned him national attention, and he became an unofficial spokesman for the peanut industry. Carver wrote 44 practical agricultural bulletins for farmers. In the post-Civil-War South, an agricultural monoculture of cotton had depleted the soil, and in the early 1900s, the boll weevil destroyed much of the cotton crop. Much of Carver's fame was based on his research and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts and sweet potatoes. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops as both a source of their own food and a cash crop. His most popular bulletin contained 105 existing food recipes that used peanuts. His most famous method of promoting the peanut involved his creation of about 100 existing industrial products from peanuts, including cosmetics, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline and nitroglycerin. His industrial products from peanuts excited the public imagination but none was a successful commercial product. There are many myths about Carver, especially the myth that his industrial products from peanuts played a major role in revolutionizing Southern agriculture. [3][4] Carver's most important accomplishments were in areas other than industrial products from peanuts, including agricultural extension education, improvement of racial relations, mentoring children, poetry, painting, religion, advocacy of sustainable agriculture and appreciation of plants and nature. He served as a valuable role model for African-Americans and an example of the importance of hard work, a positive attitude and a good education. His humility, humanitarianism, good nature, frugality and lack of economic materialism have also been widely admired. One of his most important roles was that the fame of his achievements and many talents undermined the widespread stereotype of the time that the black race was intellectually inferior to the white race. In 1941, "Time" magazine dubbed him a "Black Leonardo," a reference to the white polymath Leonardo da Vinci yards and touchdowns. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 6, 1943 * Dr. George Washington Carver death * w/ photo * Famous title This 42 page newspaper has one columnh headlines on page 25 that include: "DR. CARVER IS DEAD; NEGRO SCIENTIST", "Son of Slave Parents Who Made Experiments as Member of Tuskegee Faculty" and more. with one colum photo of him. Other news of the day throughout.. Slightly browned with minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. source: wikipedia: George Washington Carver (July 12, 1864 – January 5, 1943)[1] was an American botanical researcher and agronomy educator who worked in agricultural extension at the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, teaching former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency. To bring education to farmers, Carver designed a mobile school. It was called a Jesup Wagon after the New York financier, Morris Ketchum Jesup, who provided funding. [2] In 1921, Carver spoke in favor of a peanut tariff before the House Ways and Means Committee. Given racial discrimination of the time, it was unusual for an African-American to be called as an expert. Carver's well-received testimony earned him national attention, and he became an unofficial spokesman for the peanut industry. Carver wrote 44 practical agricultural bulletins for farmers. In the post-Civil-War South, an agricultural monoculture of cotton had depleted the soil, and in the early 1900s, the boll weevil destroyed much of the cotton crop. Much of Carver's fame was based on his research and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts and sweet potatoes. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops as both a source of their own food and a cash crop. His most popular bulletin contained 105 existing food recipes that used peanuts. His most famous method of promoting the peanut involved his creation of about 100 existing industrial products from peanuts, including cosmetics, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline and nitroglycerin. His industrial products from peanuts excited the public imagination but none was a successful commercial product. There are many myths about Carver, especially the myth that his industrial products from peanuts played a major role in revolutionizing Southern agriculture. [3][4] Carver's most important accomplishments were in areas other than industrial products from peanuts, including agricultural extension education, improvement of racial relations, mentoring children, poetry, painting, religion, advocacy of sustainable agriculture and appreciation of plants and nature. He served as a valuable role model for African-Americans and an example of the importance of hard work, a positive attitude and a good education. His humility, humanitarianism, good nature, frugality and lack of economic materialism have also been widely admired. One of his most important roles was that the fame of his achievements and many talents undermined the widespread stereotype of the time that the black race was intellectually inferior to the white race. In 1941, "Time" magazine dubbed him a "Black Leonardo," a reference to the white polymath Leonardo da Vinci yards and touchdowns. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965.

553138

1.43.2008

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1942-05-10

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated May 10, 1942. Headlines on the frontpage read "What's Coming? - An Answer by Vice President Wallace" "Our Sea Attack Will Continue - Gen. Mac Arthur" "Jean Muir Demands Fair Deal For Negro Themes in Movies". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated May 10, 1942. Headlines on the frontpage read "What's Coming? - An Answer by Vice President Wallace" "Our Sea Attack Will Continue - Gen. Mac Arthur" "Jean Muir Demands Fair Deal For Negro Themes in Movies". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

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5.d7.2008

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1942-03-29

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 29, 1942. Headlines on the frontpage read "Nightshirter Pelley Arrested For Sedition" " Negro, White Clashes preceded Ft. Dix Riot" "Eyewitness Tells of Indies Raid" "Gandhi Tells Britain India Must Control Own Defense" "How Hitler Backed U.S. Trusts To Cripple Our War Industries". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 29, 1942. Headlines on the frontpage read "Nightshirter Pelley Arrested For Sedition" " Negro, White Clashes preceded Ft. Dix Riot" "Eyewitness Tells of Indies Raid" "Gandhi Tells Britain India Must Control Own Defense" "How Hitler Backed U.S. Trusts To Cripple Our War Industries". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

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1942-03-22

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 22, 1942. Headlines on the frontpage read "FDR Orders U.S. Seizure of McNear's Railroad" Asks Negro-White War Unit" "MacArthur Warns He Needs Supplies" "Kalthenborn Attack Based on GM Propaganda" "Hit Hitler Where? - The Best Places ofr Us To Invade Europe Now". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 22, 1942. Headlines on the frontpage read "FDR Orders U.S. Seizure of McNear's Railroad" Asks Negro-White War Unit" "MacArthur Warns He Needs Supplies" "Kalthenborn Attack Based on GM Propaganda" "Hit Hitler Where? - The Best Places ofr Us To Invade Europe Now". The paper features other war news and stories of the day. This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.

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5.d6.2008

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1942-01-11

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 11, 1942 * Joe Louis joins United States Army * Boxing heavyweight champ * Brown bomber This 70+ page newspaper has a three column photo on the front page of the sport's section (inside) with caption: * Heavyweight Champion Ready for a Bigger Fight One column headlines include: "LOUIS SUMMONED TO ARMY SERVICE; GOES IN TOMORROW" "Joe to take Examination and Report as Private at Camp Upton on Wednesday" and more. This took place the day after his win over Buddy Baer. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Joe served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 and spent that period traveling around Europe visiting with the troops and boxing in exhibitions. During this time, he donated over $100,000 awarded to him from these fights to the Army and Navy Emergency Relief Funds to show his support for the U.S. war effort. However, this income was fully taxed by the IRS, and this left him with serious tax debts. Even the $600 left to him by his dying mother was seized by the IRS.[9] When asked about his decision to enter the racially-segregated U.S. Army, Louis's explanation was simple: "Lots of things wrong with America, but Hitler ain't going to fix them." During his time in the army, Louis used his connections in the State Department to get his friend Jackie Robinson and several other black soldiers admitted into Officers' Candidate School — a favor for which Robinson was especially grateful. Louis himself received the rank of Sergeant, and was awarded the Legion of Honor medal for his service. Louis became a national spokesman for the Army, encouraging African-American men to enlist in the Armed Services, in spite of the racial segregation. He became a highly-visible symbol of the contributions of African-American soldiers to the war effort. In 1943, Louis made an appearance in the wartime Hollywood musical This Is the Army, directed by Michael Curtiz. Louis appears as himself in a musical number, "The Well-Dressed Man In Harlem," which emphasizes the importance of African-American soldiers, and promotes their enlistment.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 11, 1942 * Joe Louis joins United States Army * Boxing heavyweight champ * Brown bomber This 70+ page newspaper has a three column photo on the front page of the sport's section (inside) with caption: * Heavyweight Champion Ready for a Bigger Fight One column headlines include: "LOUIS SUMMONED TO ARMY SERVICE; GOES IN TOMORROW" "Joe to take Examination and Report as Private at Camp Upton on Wednesday" and more. This took place the day after his win over Buddy Baer. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Joe served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 and spent that period traveling around Europe visiting with the troops and boxing in exhibitions. During this time, he donated over $100,000 awarded to him from these fights to the Army and Navy Emergency Relief Funds to show his support for the U.S. war effort. However, this income was fully taxed by the IRS, and this left him with serious tax debts. Even the $600 left to him by his dying mother was seized by the IRS.[9] When asked about his decision to enter the racially-segregated U.S. Army, Louis's explanation was simple: "Lots of things wrong with America, but Hitler ain't going to fix them." During his time in the army, Louis used his connections in the State Department to get his friend Jackie Robinson and several other black soldiers admitted into Officers' Candidate School — a favor for which Robinson was especially grateful. Louis himself received the rank of Sergeant, and was awarded the Legion of Honor medal for his service. Louis became a national spokesman for the Army, encouraging African-American men to enlist in the Armed Services, in spite of the racial segregation. He became a highly-visible symbol of the contributions of African-American soldiers to the war effort. In 1943, Louis made an appearance in the wartime Hollywood musical This Is the Army, directed by Michael Curtiz. Louis appears as himself in a musical number, "The Well-Dressed Man In Harlem," which emphasizes the importance of African-American soldiers, and promotes their enlistment.

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1940-10-05

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated October 5, 1940 * Sugar Ray Robinson's debut pro fight * Madison Square Garden * Boxing This 30 page newspaper has a historic report in boxing on page 10. A night of boxing was held at Madison Square Garden which involved various fights including the main event at the end as usual which was a title fight. One column headlines on page 10 include: * ARMSTRONG, ZIVIC IN TITLE MEETING * Los Angeles Negro Makes 20th Defense of Welterweight Crown at the Garden and more. Within this report near the end mentions a undercard fight involving a man by the name of Ray Robinson. This in fact was the famous Sugar Ray Robinson making his professional debut that night. He would go on to what many considered the greatest pound for pound boxer ever. A small mention but a very 1st  being that he wasn't famous at the time. Is is what it is. (see photo for complete text) Nice to have from the city where it happened. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear and a archival tape mend along the top of the front page (unrelated), otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated October 5, 1940 * Sugar Ray Robinson's debut pro fight * Madison Square Garden * Boxing This 30 page newspaper has a historic report in boxing on page 10. A night of boxing was held at Madison Square Garden which involved various fights including the main event at the end as usual which was a title fight. One column headlines on page 10 include: * ARMSTRONG, ZIVIC IN TITLE MEETING * Los Angeles Negro Makes 20th Defense of Welterweight Crown at the Garden and more. Within this report near the end mentions a undercard fight involving a man by the name of Ray Robinson. This in fact was the famous Sugar Ray Robinson making his professional debut that night. He would go on to what many considered the greatest pound for pound boxer ever. A small mention but a very 1st being that he wasn't famous at the time. Is is what it is. (see photo for complete text) Nice to have from the city where it happened. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear and a archival tape mend along the top of the front page (unrelated), otherwise in good condition.

556360

3.13.2009

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1940-04-08

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 8, 1940 * Booker T. Washington : first African-American on a  postage stamp * Philatelic, stamp collecting interest Page 21 of this genuine newspaper has a report announcing what would be the first African-American to appear on a United States postage stamp, the article headed: "Farley Sells First. B. T. Washington Stamp And Lauds 'Negro Moses' at Tuskegee." The dateline of the article (see photos) is April 7, and history notes that it was on April 7, 1940  that this stamp was first issued, as part of the "Famous Americans" series. This newspaper is complete in 36 pages, is a bit irregular at the spine and partially loose at the spine as well. Otherwise in great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 8, 1940 * Booker T. Washington : first African-American on a postage stamp * Philatelic, stamp collecting interest Page 21 of this genuine newspaper has a report announcing what would be the first African-American to appear on a United States postage stamp, the article headed: "Farley Sells First. B. T. Washington Stamp And Lauds 'Negro Moses' at Tuskegee." The dateline of the article (see photos) is April 7, and history notes that it was on April 7, 1940 that this stamp was first issued, as part of the "Famous Americans" series. This newspaper is complete in 36 pages, is a bit irregular at the spine and partially loose at the spine as well. Otherwise in great condition.

558137

5.11.2009

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1939-04-10

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 10, 1939 * Marian Anderson * African American Contralto * Famous Lincoln Memorial concert This 36 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 19: "Throng Honors Marian Anderson In Concert at Lincoln Memorial", "Estimated 75,000, Gathered at Monument to Emancipator, Rush Toward Negro Singer at End--Ickes Introduces Her" with about 2/3 of a column of text. wikipedia notes: In 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) refused permission for Anderson to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall. The District of Columbia Board of Education declined a request to use the auditorium of a white public high school. As a result of the ensuing furor, thousands of DAR members, including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, resigned.[3] The Roosevelts, with Walter White, then-executive secretary of the NAACP, and Anderson's manager, impresario Sol Hurok, then persuaded Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes to arrange an open air Marian Anderson concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.[3] The concert, commencing with a dignified and stirring rendition of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" attracted a crowd of more 75,000 of all colors and was a sensation with a national radio audience of millions.[4] Anderson performing at the Lincoln Memorial, 1939 The concert mentioned above was held on Easter Sunday in 1939. Anderson was accompanied by the Finnish accompanist Kosti Vehanen, who introduced Marian to Jean Sibelius in 1933.[5] Sibelius was overwhelmed with Anderson's performance and asked his wife to bring champagne in place of the traditional coffee. At this moment Sibelius started altering and composing songs for Anderson, who was delighted to have met a musician of his magnitude, who felt that she had been able to penetrate the Nordic soul. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 10, 1939 * Marian Anderson * African American Contralto * Famous Lincoln Memorial concert This 36 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 19: "Throng Honors Marian Anderson In Concert at Lincoln Memorial", "Estimated 75,000, Gathered at Monument to Emancipator, Rush Toward Negro Singer at End--Ickes Introduces Her" with about 2/3 of a column of text. wikipedia notes: In 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) refused permission for Anderson to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall. The District of Columbia Board of Education declined a request to use the auditorium of a white public high school. As a result of the ensuing furor, thousands of DAR members, including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, resigned.[3] The Roosevelts, with Walter White, then-executive secretary of the NAACP, and Anderson's manager, impresario Sol Hurok, then persuaded Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes to arrange an open air Marian Anderson concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.[3] The concert, commencing with a dignified and stirring rendition of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" attracted a crowd of more 75,000 of all colors and was a sensation with a national radio audience of millions.[4] Anderson performing at the Lincoln Memorial, 1939 The concert mentioned above was held on Easter Sunday in 1939. Anderson was accompanied by the Finnish accompanist Kosti Vehanen, who introduced Marian to Jean Sibelius in 1933.[5] Sibelius was overwhelmed with Anderson's performance and asked his wife to bring champagne in place of the traditional coffee. At this moment Sibelius started altering and composing songs for Anderson, who was delighted to have met a musician of his magnitude, who felt that she had been able to penetrate the Nordic soul. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.

553168

12.13.2008

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1938-06-27

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1938 * James Weldon Johnson death * Civil rights activist This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: * NEGRO LEADER DIES IN CROSSING CRASH * Car of James Weldon Johnson Is Wrecked by Train Near Maine Summer Home * Accident Victim an Educator, Song Writer and Famous Crusador for His Race and more with one column photo of Johnson. Other news of the day throughout. Little browning, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American author, politician, critic, journalist, poet, anthropologist, educator, lawyer, songwriter, early civil rights activist, and prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Johnson is best remembered for his writing, which includes novels, poems, and collections of folklore. He was also one of the first African-American professors at New York University. Later in life he was a Professor of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1938 * James Weldon Johnson death * Civil rights activist This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: * NEGRO LEADER DIES IN CROSSING CRASH * Car of James Weldon Johnson Is Wrecked by Train Near Maine Summer Home * Accident Victim an Educator, Song Writer and Famous Crusador for His Race and more with one column photo of Johnson. Other news of the day throughout. Little browning, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American author, politician, critic, journalist, poet, anthropologist, educator, lawyer, songwriter, early civil rights activist, and prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Johnson is best remembered for his writing, which includes novels, poems, and collections of folklore. He was also one of the first African-American professors at New York University. Later in life he was a Professor of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University.

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3.38.2008

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1938-05-10

NEW YORK TIMES newspaper dated May 10, 1935. See the photo below for a partion of the page 16 report on the "Negro Police Hero Wins High Award" with subheads as well. Includes a photo of "Detective John E. Roberts". This was the first black policeman to win this important award. You get the complete newspaper which is in great condition.

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1936-08-07

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 7, 1936  * Archie Williams...  Gold medal 100 meters win... * Olympics in Berlin Germany...  This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Williams Wins 400-Meter Championship," with subheads that include: "California Negro Completes All-American Conquest Of The Olympic Games Sprints" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning around the margins with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Archibald ("Archie") Franklin Williams (May 1, 1915 – June 24, 1993) was an African-American athlete and teacher, winner of 400 meter run at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Born in Oakland, California, Archie Williams had one great year but he did more in that one year than many athletes achieve in a lifetime. Williams attended San Mateo Junior College (now College of San Mateo). His coach, Dr. Oliver Byrd, was instrumental in preparing him for future achievements. Soon Williams transferred to the University of California, Berkeley to become a mechanical engineer and he continued to run track. Until 1936, Williams had never broken 49 seconds for the 440 yd (402 m). During 1936, however, Williams kept lowering his times and reached his peak at the NCAA championships, setting a world record in 400 m of 46.1. His time was set in the preliminaries and he also prevailed in the final for a 47.0 victory. He followed that up with a first in the Olympic Trials, then went to Berlin and won the Olympic gold medal in the 400 m. When asked about the infamous incident in which Adolf Hitler reportedly refused to shake the hand of black fellow gold medalist Jesse Owens, Williams replied, “Hitler wouldn't shake my hand either.” After graduation from UC Berkeley in with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Archie Williams was in the first Civilian Pilot Training class in 1939 at Oakland, CA. After earning his private pilot's license, he earned his instructor rating and was later a civilian instructor at Tuskegee. Entering the service in late 1942, he was one of only 14 African-Americans who were commissioned during WW II in the aviation meteorological cadet program; Archie graduated from the UCLA program on 6 September 1943. By September 1944, he was in the first Service Pilot training class at Tuskegee and, after graduation, instructed flight cadets in instrument flying as well as teaching meteorology. After the war, he earned qualification as a line pilot and then attended the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1948-50; he and fellow Tuskegee meteorologist Milton Hopkins were the 3d and 4th black AF officers to attend this prestigious program. Archie Williams remained a weather officer and rated pilot his entire career, earning his command pilot rating and commanding several weather detachments before retirement from the Air Force in 1964. A serious leg injury ended his running career a year later but he became a commercial pilot. During World War II, which Williams once whimsically referred to as his “return to the Olympics—in the Pacific,” Williams was a pilot in the Air Force and retired from the military 22 years later as a lieutenant colonel. A flight instructor while in the Air Force, Williams remained in education following his military retirement and taught mathematics and computers in California high schools. Archie Williams was a teacher for 21 years until his retirement at age 72 in Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo. His love for teaching and helping students was legendary. Archie Williams died in Fairfax, California aged 78.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 7, 1936 * Archie Williams... Gold medal 100 meters win... * Olympics in Berlin Germany... This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Williams Wins 400-Meter Championship," with subheads that include: "California Negro Completes All-American Conquest Of The Olympic Games Sprints" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning around the margins with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Archibald ("Archie") Franklin Williams (May 1, 1915 – June 24, 1993) was an African-American athlete and teacher, winner of 400 meter run at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Born in Oakland, California, Archie Williams had one great year but he did more in that one year than many athletes achieve in a lifetime. Williams attended San Mateo Junior College (now College of San Mateo). His coach, Dr. Oliver Byrd, was instrumental in preparing him for future achievements. Soon Williams transferred to the University of California, Berkeley to become a mechanical engineer and he continued to run track. Until 1936, Williams had never broken 49 seconds for the 440 yd (402 m). During 1936, however, Williams kept lowering his times and reached his peak at the NCAA championships, setting a world record in 400 m of 46.1. His time was set in the preliminaries and he also prevailed in the final for a 47.0 victory. He followed that up with a first in the Olympic Trials, then went to Berlin and won the Olympic gold medal in the 400 m. When asked about the infamous incident in which Adolf Hitler reportedly refused to shake the hand of black fellow gold medalist Jesse Owens, Williams replied, “Hitler wouldn't shake my hand either.” After graduation from UC Berkeley in with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Archie Williams was in the first Civilian Pilot Training class in 1939 at Oakland, CA. After earning his private pilot's license, he earned his instructor rating and was later a civilian instructor at Tuskegee. Entering the service in late 1942, he was one of only 14 African-Americans who were commissioned during WW II in the aviation meteorological cadet program; Archie graduated from the UCLA program on 6 September 1943. By September 1944, he was in the first Service Pilot training class at Tuskegee and, after graduation, instructed flight cadets in instrument flying as well as teaching meteorology. After the war, he earned qualification as a line pilot and then attended the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1948-50; he and fellow Tuskegee meteorologist Milton Hopkins were the 3d and 4th black AF officers to attend this prestigious program. Archie Williams remained a weather officer and rated pilot his entire career, earning his command pilot rating and commanding several weather detachments before retirement from the Air Force in 1964. A serious leg injury ended his running career a year later but he became a commercial pilot. During World War II, which Williams once whimsically referred to as his “return to the Olympics—in the Pacific,” Williams was a pilot in the Air Force and retired from the military 22 years later as a lieutenant colonel. A flight instructor while in the Air Force, Williams remained in education following his military retirement and taught mathematics and computers in California high schools. Archie Williams was a teacher for 21 years until his retirement at age 72 in Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo. His love for teaching and helping students was legendary. Archie Williams died in Fairfax, California aged 78.

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1936-08-05

<div>FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1936   * Jesse Owens 200-meter World record sprint made * Gold medal * Olympic games in Berlin Germany * Adolph Hitler in power at the time This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Owens Wins 200-Meter Final At Berlin In 20.7" with subheads that include: "Tan Thunderbolt Duplicates Nurmi's 1924 Achievement By Making Olympic Triple" Very unusual to a nice headline on the front page for news such as this. Other news of the day throughout.</div> <div> </div> <div>A few small binding holes along the spine with little margin browning, otherwise in good condition.</div> <div> </div> <div> source: wikipedia: In 1936 Owens arrived in Berlin to compete for the United States in the Summer Olympics. Adolf Hitler was using the games to show the world a resurgent Nazi Germany. He and other government officials had high hopes German athletes would dominate the games with victories (the German athletes did indeed achieve a top of the table medal haul). Meanwhile, Nazi propaganda promoted concepts of "Aryan racial superiority" and depicted ethnic Africans as inferior. Owens surprised many by winning four gold medals on August 3, 1936 the 100m sprint, defeating Ralph Metcalfe; on August 4, the long jump, alleging friendly and helpful advice from German competitor Lutz Long (though Guy Walter would dispute this event- see below) G; on August 5, the 200m dash; and, after he was added to the 4 x 100m relay team, his fourth on August 9 (his performance wasn't duplicated until Carl Lewis won gold medals in the same events at the 1984 Summer Olympics). On the first day, Hitler shook hands only with the German victors and then left the stadium (some claim this was to avoid having to shake hands with Cornelius Johnson, who was African-American, while a Nazi spokesman claimed that Hitler's exit had been pre-scheduled). Olympic committee officials then insisted Hitler greet each and every medalist or none at all. Hitler opted for the latter and skipped all further medal presentations.[4][5] On reports that Hitler had deliberately avoided acknowledging his victories, and had refused to shake his hand, Owens recounted:[6] Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics       When I passed the Chancellor he arose, waved his hand at me, and I waved back at him. I think the writers showed bad taste in criticizing the man of the hour in Germany.       Owens was cheered enthusiastically by 110,000 people in Berlin's Olympic Stadium and later ordinary Germans sought his autograph when they saw him in the streets. Owens was allowed to travel with and stay in the same hotels as whites, an irony at the time given that Negroes in the United States were denied equal rights. After a New York ticker-tape parade in his honor, Owens had to ride the freight elevator to attend a reception for him at the Waldorf-Astoria </div>

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1936 * Jesse Owens 200-meter World record sprint made * Gold medal * Olympic games in Berlin Germany * Adolph Hitler in power at the time This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Owens Wins 200-Meter Final At Berlin In 20.7" with subheads that include: "Tan Thunderbolt Duplicates Nurmi's 1924 Achievement By Making Olympic Triple" Very unusual to a nice headline on the front page for news such as this. Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine with little margin browning, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: In 1936 Owens arrived in Berlin to compete for the United States in the Summer Olympics. Adolf Hitler was using the games to show the world a resurgent Nazi Germany. He and other government officials had high hopes German athletes would dominate the games with victories (the German athletes did indeed achieve a top of the table medal haul). Meanwhile, Nazi propaganda promoted concepts of "Aryan racial superiority" and depicted ethnic Africans as inferior. Owens surprised many by winning four gold medals on August 3, 1936 the 100m sprint, defeating Ralph Metcalfe; on August 4, the long jump, alleging friendly and helpful advice from German competitor Lutz Long (though Guy Walter would dispute this event- see below) G; on August 5, the 200m dash; and, after he was added to the 4 x 100m relay team, his fourth on August 9 (his performance wasn't duplicated until Carl Lewis won gold medals in the same events at the 1984 Summer Olympics). On the first day, Hitler shook hands only with the German victors and then left the stadium (some claim this was to avoid having to shake hands with Cornelius Johnson, who was African-American, while a Nazi spokesman claimed that Hitler's exit had been pre-scheduled). Olympic committee officials then insisted Hitler greet each and every medalist or none at all. Hitler opted for the latter and skipped all further medal presentations.[4][5] On reports that Hitler had deliberately avoided acknowledging his victories, and had refused to shake his hand, Owens recounted:[6] Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics When I passed the Chancellor he arose, waved his hand at me, and I waved back at him. I think the writers showed bad taste in criticizing the man of the hour in Germany. Owens was cheered enthusiastically by 110,000 people in Berlin's Olympic Stadium and later ordinary Germans sought his autograph when they saw him in the streets. Owens was allowed to travel with and stay in the same hotels as whites, an irony at the time given that Negroes in the United States were denied equal rights. After a New York ticker-tape parade in his honor, Owens had to ride the freight elevator to attend a reception for him at the Waldorf-Astoria

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1936-08-03

<div>THE SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pennsylvania, August 3, 1936   * Jesse Owens 100-meter gold medal victory * Olympic games in Berlin Germany This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "75,000 SEE AMERICANS TAKE LEAD IN OLYMPICS" with subhead. Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear, mainly along the spine.</div> <div> </div> <div> source: wikipedia: In 1936 Owens arrived in Berlin to compete for the United States in the Summer Olympics. Adolf Hitler was using the games to show the world a resurgent Nazi Germany. He and other government officials had high hopes German athletes would dominate the games with victories (the German athletes did indeed achieve a top of the table medal haul). Meanwhile, Nazi propaganda promoted concepts of "Aryan racial superiority" and depicted ethnic Africans as inferior. Owens surprised many by winning four gold medals on August 3, 1936 the 100m sprint, defeating Ralph Metcalfe; on August 4, the long jump, alleging friendly and helpful advice from German competitor Lutz Long (though Guy Walter would dispute this event- see below) G; on August 5, the 200m dash; and, after he was added to the 4 x 100m relay team, his fourth on August 9 (his performance wasn't duplicated until Carl Lewis won gold medals in the same events at the 1984 Summer Olympics). On the first day, Hitler shook hands only with the German victors and then left the stadium (some claim this was to avoid having to shake hands with Cornelius Johnson, who was African-American, while a Nazi spokesman claimed that Hitler's exit had been pre-scheduled). Olympic committee officials then insisted Hitler greet each and every medalist or none at all. Hitler opted for the latter and skipped all further medal presentations.[4][5] On reports that Hitler had deliberately avoided acknowledging his victories, and had refused to shake his hand, Owens recounted:[6] Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics       When I passed the Chancellor he arose, waved his hand at me, and I waved back at him. I think the writers showed bad taste in criticizing the man of the hour in Germany.       Owens was cheered enthusiastically by 110,000 people in Berlin's Olympic Stadium and later ordinary Germans sought his autograph when they saw him in the streets. Owens was allowed to travel with and stay in the same hotels as whites, an irony at the time given that Negroes in the United States were denied equal rights. After a New York ticker-tape parade in his honor, Owens had to ride the freight elevator to attend a reception for him at the Waldorf-Astoria </div>

THE SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pennsylvania, August 3, 1936 * Jesse Owens 100-meter gold medal victory * Olympic games in Berlin Germany This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "75,000 SEE AMERICANS TAKE LEAD IN OLYMPICS" with subhead. Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear, mainly along the spine. source: wikipedia: In 1936 Owens arrived in Berlin to compete for the United States in the Summer Olympics. Adolf Hitler was using the games to show the world a resurgent Nazi Germany. He and other government officials had high hopes German athletes would dominate the games with victories (the German athletes did indeed achieve a top of the table medal haul). Meanwhile, Nazi propaganda promoted concepts of "Aryan racial superiority" and depicted ethnic Africans as inferior. Owens surprised many by winning four gold medals on August 3, 1936 the 100m sprint, defeating Ralph Metcalfe; on August 4, the long jump, alleging friendly and helpful advice from German competitor Lutz Long (though Guy Walter would dispute this event- see below) G; on August 5, the 200m dash; and, after he was added to the 4 x 100m relay team, his fourth on August 9 (his performance wasn't duplicated until Carl Lewis won gold medals in the same events at the 1984 Summer Olympics). On the first day, Hitler shook hands only with the German victors and then left the stadium (some claim this was to avoid having to shake hands with Cornelius Johnson, who was African-American, while a Nazi spokesman claimed that Hitler's exit had been pre-scheduled). Olympic committee officials then insisted Hitler greet each and every medalist or none at all. Hitler opted for the latter and skipped all further medal presentations.[4][5] On reports that Hitler had deliberately avoided acknowledging his victories, and had refused to shake his hand, Owens recounted:[6] Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics Jesse Owens on the podium after winning the long jump at the 1936 Olympics When I passed the Chancellor he arose, waved his hand at me, and I waved back at him. I think the writers showed bad taste in criticizing the man of the hour in Germany. Owens was cheered enthusiastically by 110,000 people in Berlin's Olympic Stadium and later ordinary Germans sought his autograph when they saw him in the streets. Owens was allowed to travel with and stay in the same hotels as whites, an irony at the time given that Negroes in the United States were denied equal rights. After a New York ticker-tape parade in his honor, Owens had to ride the freight elevator to attend a reception for him at the Waldorf-Astoria

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1936-08-01

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 1, 1936 * Olympics open in front of the Nazi Party This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Olympic Games Given Rousing Sendoff Today At opening Ceremonies" with subheads. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the games, with the International Olympic Committee choosing Berlin over Barcelona in April, 1931. Although the bid was won before the Nazi Party gained power in Germany, some figures in the government saw the Olympics as an opportunity to promote their Nazi ideology. Hitler had to be convinced by Joseph Goebbels to allow the games to take place in Germany. The preparation for the games started in the early 1930s. Hitler used the Olympics as a tool for propaganda. Film-maker Leni Riefenstahl, a favorite of Hitler, was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to film the Games. The film, titled Olympia, originated many of the techniques now commonplace to the filming of sports. By allowing only the Aryan race to compete for Germany, Hitler further promoted his ideological belief of racial supremacy. Although Germany won most of the medals in the Olympics, other athletes, such as African-American athlete Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals, turned in great performances. Hitler removed signs stating "Jews not wanted" and similar slogans from main tourist attractions. Hitler wanted to clean up Berlin, the German Ministry of Interior authorized the chief of Berlin Police to arrest all gypsies and keep them in a special camp.[1] Nazi officials ordered that foreign visitors should not be subjected to the criminal strictures of anti-homosexual laws. Total ticket revenues were 7.5 million Reichsmarks, with a nominal profit of over 1 million marks. The official budget did not include outlays by either the city of Berlin (which issued an itemized report detailing its costs of 16.5 million marks) or the German national government (which did not make its costs public, but is estimated to have spent US$30 million in mostly capital outlays)

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 1, 1936 * Olympics open in front of the Nazi Party This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Olympic Games Given Rousing Sendoff Today At opening Ceremonies" with subheads. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the games, with the International Olympic Committee choosing Berlin over Barcelona in April, 1931. Although the bid was won before the Nazi Party gained power in Germany, some figures in the government saw the Olympics as an opportunity to promote their Nazi ideology. Hitler had to be convinced by Joseph Goebbels to allow the games to take place in Germany. The preparation for the games started in the early 1930s. Hitler used the Olympics as a tool for propaganda. Film-maker Leni Riefenstahl, a favorite of Hitler, was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to film the Games. The film, titled Olympia, originated many of the techniques now commonplace to the filming of sports. By allowing only the Aryan race to compete for Germany, Hitler further promoted his ideological belief of racial supremacy. Although Germany won most of the medals in the Olympics, other athletes, such as African-American athlete Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals, turned in great performances. Hitler removed signs stating "Jews not wanted" and similar slogans from main tourist attractions. Hitler wanted to clean up Berlin, the German Ministry of Interior authorized the chief of Berlin Police to arrest all gypsies and keep them in a special camp.[1] Nazi officials ordered that foreign visitors should not be subjected to the criminal strictures of anti-homosexual laws. Total ticket revenues were 7.5 million Reichsmarks, with a nominal profit of over 1 million marks. The official budget did not include outlays by either the city of Berlin (which issued an itemized report detailing its costs of 16.5 million marks) or the German national government (which did not make its costs public, but is estimated to have spent US$30 million in mostly capital outlays)

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2008-08-04T08:51:31-04:00

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