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FDR's "Arsenal of Democracy" speech...
Item #594736
December 30, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, December 30, 1940
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt speech
* "The Arsenal of Democracy"
This 18 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "ROME, BERLIN CONSULT ON ANSWER TO ROOSEVELT'S DEFEAT AXIS TALK; NAZIS SAY HITLER WILL STRIKE BACK". This is first report coverage on the "Arsena... See More
1941 Lend-Lease program signed into law...
Item #658438
March 12, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 12, 1941
* Lend-Lease program signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II military aid abroad
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LIST NAVY SHIPS FOR BRITAIN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on FDR signing the Lend-Lease program which gave military aid any country which would be helpful t... See More
1941 Atlantic Charter... FDR & Churchill...
Item #677420
August 15, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 15, 1941.
* Atlantic Charter issued (1st report)
* Winston Churchill - World War II - WWII
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. AND BRITAIN SEEN READY TO DEFY JAPAN ON SOVIET AID" with subheads and great photo onboard the USS Augusta. (see) First report coverage on the famous meeting at sea between Wi... See More
FDR declares America will not enter war...
Item #701804
August 17, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1941
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* United States not close to entering WWII
* Tensions with Japan re. American hostages ?
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT DECLARES U. S. IS NO NEARER WAR; REVEALS FULL ACCORD ON WORLD CONFLICT" with subheads and related photo. Also a two column heading: "Japan Refuses to... See More
Death of Sara Delano Roosevelt... Mother of President Franklin Roosevelt......
Item #654504
September 08, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1941
* Sara Delano Roosevelt death
* President Franklin D. mother
* FDR
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mother of President Dies At Her Home in Hyde Park" with photo of Mrs. Roosevelt and subhead. (See) Much more on pages 10 and 11 with photos. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the... See More
FDR orders to protect American waters from Axis in 1941.......
Item #663578
September 12, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 12, 1941
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* United States Navy to protect our waters
* Shoot on sight order made
The front page has a nice headline: "F.D.R. Orders Navy to Sink Axis U-Boats, Raiders on Sight!" with subheads that include: "The President's Historic Address" and more. Complete text with photo of FDR is on page 6... See More
Mount Rushmore completed... construction ends...
Item #666461
November 02, 1941
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 2, 1941
* Mount Rushmore National Memorial
* Black Hills - Keystone, South Dakota
* Construction ends on mountainside
Page 5 of this section has a photo of Mount Rushmore with heading: "HEROIC HEADS" with text that begins with: "Complete at last, the gigantic heads of Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln.... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper...
Item #666330
January 01, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY GAZETTE, (no date) We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood".
I am not aware of what motion picture this issue w... See More
Carole Lombard Killed in 1942...
Item #575174
January 19, 1942
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 19, 1942
* Hollywood Actress Carole Lombard dies in plane crash
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Carole Lombard's War Work Praised By Treasury Head"
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
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* Hollywood Actress Carole Lombard dies in plane crash
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Carole Lombard's War Work Praised By Treasury Head"
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
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MacArthur: "I shall return"...
Item #657061
March 21, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur
* "I Shall Return" quote as 1st reported
* World War II Philippines
One of the front page headlines reads: "Australia Gives MacArthur Wild Welcome" after his departure from the Philippines, with the first column head: "General Vows To Do His Best; Throng Cheers"
The report is from an inte... See More
Jimmy Doolittle becomes WWII General....
Item #691850
April 24, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1942
* James 'Jimmy' Doolittle becomes a General
* Post Doolittle raid on Japan
* World War II - WWII
Page 4 has a two column heading: "President Makes Doolittle a General, Has Navy Jump O'Hare 30 Numbers" with photo of James 'Jimmy' Doolittle. Interesting he received this honor just a few days after his famous air raid ... See More
Corregidor Surrenders in 1942....
Item #561413
May 07, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, May 7, 1942
* United States surrender Corregidor
* Japan islands
* World War II original
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Japs Push On After Fall of Corregidor" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Lite browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
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Item #545946
May 10, 1942
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 conditi... See More
re. 1942 Doolittle raid of Japan...
Item #697830
May 20, 1942
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 20, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan is revealed
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has two column photo of President Roosevelt giving Doolittle the Congressional Medal; of Honor with heading: "Plane Racer Bombed Tokyo" with brief text. (see images) This was when... See More
United States Office of War information created...
Item #561975
June 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 14, 1942
* United States Office of War information created
* Elmer Davis - FDR
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headline on the front page that include:
* PRESIDENT FORMS TOP NEWS AGENCY; ELMER DAVIS CHIEF
* Office of War Information Gets Control of Official Publicity but Not of Censorship
and more. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 31 wit... See More
Nazi Saboteurs...
Item #567784
August 09, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 9, 1942
* Nazi Saboteurs
* Ex parte Quirin
* World War II original
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Six Nazi Saboteurs Die in Electric Chair; Two Get Jail Terms" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes... See More
Evans Carlson's raiders attack Makin Island....
Item #697053
August 22, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., August 22, 1942
* Evans Carlson's Makin Island raid
* World War II - U.S. Marines
* President Roosevelt's eldest son, James
The front page has a great banner headline: "MARINES WIPE OUT JAP LANDING IN SOLOMONS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good cond... See More
Item #545626
September 15, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated September 15, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "The Truth About Axis Plotting in Argentia - Including a Digest of the Book President Castillo Suppressed" "Stalingrad Defenders Beat Off Nazis in 20th Day of Battle" "Truman Tells Army: Quit Explaining - and Make Better Planes". The paper features other war news and stories of th... See More
Death of George M. Cohan...
Item #556216
November 06, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942
* Death of song writer George M. Cohan
This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page ... See More
WWII gas rationing in the U.S....
Item #598731
December 18, 1942
BOSTON TRAVELER - Extra, Boston, Massachusetts, December 18, 1942
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BAN ABC CARDS" with banner subhead "Sweeping Order Permits Use of 1 Emergency Unit President Hopes Ban Will Last Only Day or Two" (see photos). Nice World War II item for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
The Casablanca conference...
Item #697401
January 27, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "PRESIDENT FLIES TO AFRICA" with subheads.
More on pages 6 & 7 with a related map and small photos.
Complete in 36 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes at the blan... See More
1943 Potenji River Conference... FDR... WWII...
Item #701725
January 30, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1943
* Potenji River Harbor - Natal Conference
* Brazil role in World War II discussed
* President Getulio Vargas & Franklin D. Roosevelt
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT, VARGAS AFFIRM AIM TO MAKE ATLANTIC SAFE FOR ALL" with subheads. See below for further information.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in gr... See More
Jefferson memorial dedicated in 1943...
Item #587900
April 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1943
* Thomas Jefferson Memorial dedication
* 1st report with photos
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ROOSEVELT, HAILING JEFFERSON, LOOKS TO GAIN IN LIBERTY", "Dedicating Memorial Shrine at Capital, He Says Benefit Can Come Out of War" and more. Much more on page 16 with photo... See More
1943 Withholding tax bill signed into law...
Item #687123
June 11, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1943
* Withholding tax bill signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
* World War II era
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "PAY-AS-YOU-GO TAX IS SIGNED INTO LAW; IN EFFECT ON JULY 1" "Wage and Salary Earners Will Find 20% Withheld to Put Then on Current Basis" and more. (see) First report coverage continues o... See More
Smith-Connally Act passed in 1943....
Item #639673
June 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1943
* Smith-Connally Act passed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt veto override
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CONGRESS OVERRIDES VETO OF ANTI-STRIKE BILL" with subheads. Lengthy coverage continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and minor... See More
D-Day invasion... Battle of Carentan, France...
Item #703686
June 13, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1944
* Battle of Carentan - Normandy invasion
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. forces
* World War II German defense falling apart
The front page has nice banner headline: "AMERICANS WIN CARENTAN, A KEY TO CHERBOURG; CAPTURE FOREST 7 MILES FROM ST. LO JUNCTION; PRESIDENT SAYS INVASION SPEEDS PACIFIC WAR" with subheads and related ph... See More
G. I. Bill of Rights is signed by FDR...
Item #694318
June 23, 1944
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1944
* G. I. Bill of Rights is signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II veteran benefits
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Veterans' Aid Bill Signed By Roosevelt", with 4 paragraphs of supporting text. See images for details.
The front page has: "Large Japanese Naval Force Routed; Americans Fight Way... See More
Follow-up to 'Operation Valkyrie'... Truman nominated...
Item #661700
July 22, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 22, 1944
* Operation Valkyrie failure
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt
* German officers executed
The ftpg. has two follow-up items relating to "Operation Valkyrie", the attempt to kill Adolph Hitler: "Rebels' Move Upset By Him, Goebbels Says" "Famous Generals Reported Slain" "Allied Radios Urge Germans To Join R... See More
Death of famed politician Wendell Willkie...
Item #678941
October 08, 1944
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, Oct. 8, 1944 The banner headline reports on a notable death and advancements in the war: "WENDELL WILLKIE DIES IN N.Y." and: "YANKS TAKE 8 GERMAN TOWNS" with many related subheads. The ftpg. also features a photo of Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican nominee for President.
The complete first section (of 6, being a Sunday paper) with pages 1-14. Mi... See More
The death of Wendell Willkie...
Item #581999
October 09, 1944
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, October 9, 1944 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Willkie Dies Unexpectedly In New York", "Former GOP Presidential Nominee Victim of Coronary Thrombosis" and more with two column photo of Wendell L. Willkie.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including much on World War... See More
President’s Reelection Seems Assured Roosevelt Wins State, Baldwin Is Victor Japs Strafed In Manila; Vossenack Battle
Item #161650
November 08, 1944
Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT., 11/8/1944. Nice Banner Head that reads "President's Reelection Seems Assured Roosevelt Wins State, Baldwin Is Victor Japs Strafed In Manila; Vossenack Battle". Has picture of FDR. Paper is in nice condition, see photo for additional details.
Franklin Roosevelt wins a never-to-be-equaled 4th presidential election...
Item #701697
November 08, 1944
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass, Nov. 8, 1944
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 4th presidential election victory
The banner headline proclaims: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WINNER" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display. This was his 4th presidential election victory, a later change in the Constitution would make this an unprecedented event.
Complete with 8 pages, l... See More
Franklin D. Roosevelt inauguration... 4th term...
Item #697837
January 20, 1945
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 20, 1945
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* 4th & last inauguration
The front page has a four column heading: "'Work For Durable Peace'--FD" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
President Roosevelt dies...
Item #687013
April 12, 1945
THE DENVER POST--EXTRA, April 12, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great issue for display
Above the masthead is a huge headline in type measuring nearly 4 inches tall: "ROOSEVELT DEAD" With subhead: "President Dies At Warm Springs Of Cerebral Attack" with a photo headed: "The President Is Dead" and captioned: "Franklin D. Roosevelt".
T... See More
Dramatic headline on the death of President Roosevelt...
Item #682045
April 12, 1945
THE DAILY SENTINEL, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 12, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great issue for display
The screaming banner headline--in red ink--takes the top on-third of the front page: "ROOSEVELT DIES TODAY" with the subhead: "President Dies, Cerebral Hemorrhage This Afternoon at Warm Springs, Ga. Truman Notified; Cabinet Is Called" with photo... See More
Death of President Roosevelt...
Item #551264
April 13, 1945
PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945
This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.
This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.
Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #682397
April 13, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS, New York, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII
The front page two-line banner head: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DIES; OATH IS TAKEN BY TRUMAN" with photos of both. One of the subheads: "Stroke Is Fatal While on Visit To Warm Springs".
Complete in 22 pages, a little right margin wear, generally ... See More
Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #682398
April 13, 1945
BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS, New York, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII
The front page two-line banner head: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DIES; OATH IS TAKEN BY TRUMAN" with photos of both. One of the subheads: "Stroke Is Fatal While on Visit To Warm Springs".
Complete in 22 pages, toning at the central fold, a few mino... See More
The death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #551262
April 14, 1945
THE GAZETTE AND DAILY, York, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1945 The front page headlines "National Day of Mourning For Roosevelt Proclaimed" "Truman Sets Today Aside to Honor Roosevelt" and "FDR, In Speech Written Night Before Death, Pleads For End To All Wars" all clearly communicate this sad period in world history.
The issue is complete in 36 pages, and is... See More
Happy Chandler named MLB commissioner..
Item #566921
April 25, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1945
* Happy Chandler named 2nd MLB Commissioner
This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 10: "Senator 'Happy' Chandler Named Baseball Commissioner" with subheads and photo of Chandler. (see) Tells of Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Sr. becoming the 2nd commissioner of Major League Baseb... See More
1945 President Harry Truman speech...
Item #668463
April 26, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 26, 1945
* President Harry Truman
* World Security Parley
* European war nears the end
The front page has a nice banner headline: "OPEN PARLEY TO END WARS" with subheads and complete text of Truman's speech on page 6. Much on World War II.
Complete with 36 pages, small binding holes along the spine, small address stamp wi... See More
V-E Day...
Item #684403
May 08, 1945
THE WILLIAMSPORT SUN, Pennsylvania, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
A two-line banner headline proclaims: "President Proclaims Victory Over Nazis But Says War Only Half Won".
Several subheads include: "Thunder of Our V-E Day Echoes Afar" and "Designates Sunday As Day of Prayer for victory in Trying years Just Ended - A Proclamation"... See More
V-E Day...
Item #684423
May 08, 1945
THE WILLIAMSPORT SUN, Pennsylvania, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
A two-line banner headline proclaims: "President Proclaims Victory Over Nazis But Says War Only Half Won".
Several subheads include: "Thunder of Our V-E Day Echoes Afar" and "Designates Sunday As Day of Prayer for victory in Trying years Just Ended - A Proclamati... See More
Ernest Kaltenbrunner captured...
Item #567167
May 16, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 16, 1945
* Ernest Kaltenbrunner captured
* Nazi death camp gas originator
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 8: "AMERICANS SEIZE MASS GAS KILLER" "Kaltenbrunner, Originator of Germans; Technique of Execution, in Custody"
Tells of the capture of Nazi death camp (Auschwitz) head Ernest Kaltenbru... See More
Medals of Honor... Gino Merli... Carrier Saratoga badly damaged...
Item #581080
June 16, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 16, 1945 Page 15 of this issue features the report "Medals of Honor Presented to Four - Three Marines and a Soldier Are Decorated by Truman at White House Ceremony - One of Them a Jerseyite - First Lieut. Rauh, of Lindenwold, Took Grenade Blast to Save His Comrades". This report includes a photo of the four men, Major Everett P Poe; Pfc. Gino J Me... See More
President Medal of Freedom established...
Item #562116
July 08, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 8, 1945
* Presidential Medal of Freedom established
* President Harry Truman
* World War II original
This 30+ page newspaper has a small, somewhat discrete one column headline on page 6: "Civilian War Decoration Is Created by Truman"
Tells of President Harry Truman creating the Medal Of Freedom
Although a small ... See More
1945 Potsdam Conference...
Item #575589
July 16, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 16, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* The Big Three meeting
* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill
This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: " 'Big Three' In Potsdam For Historic Meeting", with nice photo of Harry Truman with caption: "Ready For Conference". Other news of the day through... See More
Postdam Conference (Germany)...
Item #567677
July 17, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 17, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* Harry Truman... Winston Churchill
This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "BIG 3 PARLEY IS DELAYED A DAY" with subheads and related photo. More inside. The conference would be held on this day.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World W... See More
1945 Potsdam Conference...
Item #583250
July 17, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 17, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* The Big Three meeting
* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TRUMAN CALLS ADMIRAL LAND" with subhead: "Urgent Summons Cabled From Potsdam, Sees Berlin Ruins".
Other news of the day including sports advertis... See More
Postdam Conference (Germany)...
Item #599342
July 18, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 18, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* World war II era
* Harry Truman - Joseph Stalin
The front page has a three column headline:
"President Truman Presides Over First Meeting Of Big Three; Jap Peace Rumors Circulate In London" with subheads and two related photos (see photos). Other news of the day thr... See More
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