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The 1st African American President of the United States...
552435   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)



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The 1st African-American President of the United States...
552369   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)



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The 1st African-American President of the United States...
552588   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)



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Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
552589   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.



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Hank Aaron... 700th home run...
555789   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.



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Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit...
558996   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.



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Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...
210049   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 ... See More   $16.00
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Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
564940   THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 9, 1968 



* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination funeral



This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "50,000 Sympathizers Attend King's Funeral".



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
560475   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.



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1st Negro astronaut....
562238   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.



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Lawrence Joel Receives Medal of Honor...
216775  
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.



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Civil Rights Act of 1964...
561965   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



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Sidney Poitier...
558217   THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 14, 1964



* Sidney Poitier

* 1st black man to win best actor (1st report)

* 'Lilies of the Field'




This 38 page newspaper has three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Poitier, Pat Neal Get Oscars".



Report continues on page 2 with a one column photo of Poitier. (see)



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Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
566147   THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, August 29, 1963  At the top of the front page under the "What's News" column is a report with a small heading: "The March on Washington by Civil Rights supporters ended peacefully." which begins: "An estimated 200,000 people--both Negro and white--took part in the march from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial..." wi... See More   $77.00
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Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
564132   THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 28, 1963 



* Martin Luther King, Jr. & his "I have a dream..." march on Washington, D.C.

* Civil Rights rally at the Lincoln Monument




This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Rights Marchers Begin Trek to Capital" with subhead: "100,000 Due to March For 'Jobs, Freedom'&q... See More  
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1963 Detroit, Michigan freedom walk....
566786   THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1963



* Martin Luther King Jr.

* Detroit freedom walk

* Dearborn, Michigan demonstration w/ photos




This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "King, Cavanagh To Head March Down Woodward" with very small photo of King. (see photos)



Also news of a civil rights protest in Dearborn Michigan with photos.



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160846   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. $33.00
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First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
554011   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




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First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
562531   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.

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First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
563833   SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 25, 1962



* James Meredith

* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)

* 1st negro to enroll



This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Miss. College Board Bows To Federal Court Order" with subhead: "Agrees to Permit Negro to Enroll...."



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Bob Feller... Jackie Robinson...
554795   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)



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Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...
551924   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"



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Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...
559359   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".



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Charlayne Hunter-Gault...
566888   THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 8, 1961 



* Charlayne Hunter-Gault 

* University of Georgia 1st African-American student - Racial tensions 



This 50+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Closing of Georgia U. Threatened Over Coed" with subheads and small photo of Hunter. (see)



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Charlayne Hunter-Gault...
553353   THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 7, 1961



* Charlayne Hunter-Gault

* University of Georgia 1st African-American student

* Hamilton Holmes

* Photos



This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Wayne State Coed Breaks Georgia U. Barriers to Negroes" with photos of Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes.



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Autherine Lucy... University of Alabama's first negro student...
557265   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.



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Autherine Lucy barred from University of Alabama...
556643   THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 8, 1956



* Autherine Lucy barred from University of Alabama

* 1st black student

* Tuscaloosa, Alabama




This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BARRED NEGRO COED DEMANDS READMISSION", "Alabama Student Gives School 48 Hours to Permit Return" with two column photo showing Lucy. Tells of the 1st black ... See More  
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Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama...
556397   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".



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Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama...
556131   THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 5, 1956 



* Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama 

* 1st black student (1st report) 

* Tuscaloosa, Alabama
 



This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 16: "Student Throng Protests Negro"



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Rosa Parks...
556629   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".



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Joe Louis... last win by knock-out...
561793   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)



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Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize....
565130   THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 23, 1950



* Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize

* 1st negro winner

* Arab-Israeli mediator




This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bunche of U.N. Is Selected For 1950 Nobel Peace Prize" with subhead: "Palestine Mediator's Award First to Negro...." with photo of Bunche.



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Jackie Robinson's 1st MVP award....
566516   THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 19, 1949  This 30 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 14:



* Dodgers' Robinson Most Valuable National League Player



with subheads that include: "NEGRO STAR HEADS HALF OF 24 BALLOTS" and more with photo of Robinson. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC title.



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Peekskill New York riots....
564499   THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 28, 1949



* Peekskill New York riots

* Paul Robeson




This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* ROBESON CONCERT BALKED BY MELEE

* Hundreds in Fight at Park Near Peekskill After Veterans' Parade--Nine Injured



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Henry A. Wallace wins nomination....
562734   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.



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Satchel Paige First Major League Win...
562888   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)



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Satchel Paige Appearance in Major Leagues...
562889   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)



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Ada Lois Sipuel...
554277   THE DETROIT FREE PRESS , Detroit, Michigan, January 13, 1948



* Ada Lois Sipuel


* Sipuel v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma

* Law school for African Americans



This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "High Court Bars Delays in Negro School Equality" with caption: "Oklahoma Case Decided" and photo of Sipuel.



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Dan Bankhead... First negro Major League pitcher...
548628   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... See More  
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Taft - Hartley Act is passed...
561751   THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1947



* Taft–Hartley Act is passed

* Harry Truman's veto is overridden  




This 48 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "BILL CURBING LABOR BECOMES LAW AS SENATE OVERRIDES VETO, 68-25; UNIONS TO FIGHT FOR QUICK REPEAL" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on page three.



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Jackie Robinson...
220096   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 Dod... See More  
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Jackie Robinson 1st Major League game...
557973   CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, April 12, 1947 



* Jackie Robinson 1st start with Brooklyn Dodgers 

* Historic black Americana
 



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4: "Robinson O.K. At First Base In Exhibition"



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.



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1946 Boxer Jack Johnson Death...
561276   NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, 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".



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1946 Boxer Jack Johnson Death...
544911   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."



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Jackie Robinson baseball debut in 1946...
548517   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.



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Liberated women... liberated slave laborer...
Secret Texts of Nazi Theory... Lest we forget...
557315   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&q... See More  
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Port Chicago disaster in 1944....
556229   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".



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Charlie Chaplin...
547027   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.



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546577   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.... See More  
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Jazz Pianist Thomas Fats Waller Death In 1943...
553785  
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 16, 1943

 

* Jazz Pianist

* Thomas 'Fats' Waller death




This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 27: "T. W. (FATS) WALLER PIANIST, COMPOSER", "Noted Negro Artist of Stage, Screen and Radio Dies on Train at Age 39'.



Includes a one column photo of Waller. Other news of the day throughout.



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