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May pardon all...
Nixon and the Watergate Scandal...
Item #688417
September 11, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, September 11, 1974
* Watergate political scandal
* President Richard Nixon and his Cabinet
The front page of this issue features a headline that reads: "MAY PARDON ALL IN WATERGATE" with two related photos. (see) More inside.
Twenty-eight pages, nice condition.
Key issue on the Watergate scandal...
Item #683954
January 02, 1975
DAILY NEWS, New York, Jan. 2, 1975
* Watergate political scandal
* President Richard Nixon
* White House tapes
The entire front page of this tabloid-size newspaper has a huge headline: "MITCHELL EHRLICHMAN HALDEMAN GUILTY" in large letters, with photos of each.
There are related reports on pages 3 and 8 with a photo as well. The page 3 banner head reads: "4 of 5 Guilt... See More
Disney's "Hall of Presidents" - an inspiration for 1976...
Item #701790
March 16, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1976
* The Hall of Presidents
* Walt Disney World
* "The Idea of a President"
Page 26 has a nice article supported by two photos featuring Disney's "Hall of Presidents" attraction found at Disney World. It was one three contributions Walt Disney made to the 1964 New York World's Fair (It's a Small World and Carousel of Progress... See More
Patty Hearst and the SLA...
Item #683240
November 19, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 19, 1976
* Patty Hearst, convicted bank robber, release
* Newspaper heiress, socialite, actress & kidnap victim
The front page banner headline announces: "PATTY GOES HOME" with a subhead: "Released on Bail of $1.5 Million" Patty Hearst was the granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst who in 1974 gained notoriety during the w... See More
Jimmy Carter is inaugurated... best title...
Item #677055
January 21, 1977
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1977
* Jimmy Carter's inauguration
* Best title to have
The best newspaper to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post. The two-line banner headline reads "Carter Is Sworn In as President; Asks 'Fresh Faith in Old Dream'", with various related subheads as well. The ftp... See More
On the death of Elvis Presley, in The Village Voice...
Item #691847
November 07, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 7, 1977
* re. Elvis Presley death
* Drug use
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
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African-Americans may become Mormon priests...
Item #655207
June 10, 1978
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 10, 1978
* Blacks may become Mormon priests
Page 21 has a one column head: "Mormons Let Blacks In Clergy". The report notes in part: "...Mormon Church President Spencer W. Kimball said he had received a revelation from God after praying...to 'extend to every worthy member of the church all of the privileges and ble... See More
Opening of China in 1978... Jimmy Carter...
Item #679279
December 16, 1978
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Dec. 16, 1978
* Opening of China
* Chinese economic reform
* Diplomatic relations speech
* President Jimmy Carter
The front page has a banner headline: "U.S., Red China to exchange envoys" and more with subhead and photos. (see) Text of President Carter's text is on page 30.
Complete with all 88 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.... See More
Nelson (Rocky) Rockefeller's death report...
Item #693765
January 28, 1979
DAILY NEWS, New York, January 28, 1979
* Nelson A. Rockerfeller dies
* 3-time Presidential candidate
* Vice-President under Gerald Ford
The banner headline has: "Nelson A. Rockerfeller 1908-1979", with a large photo. Several pages of coverage with additional photos are found on inside pages. See images for details.
Forty-four pages, tabloid-size, very light toning, good... See More
Ted Nugent, Peter Gabriel, Heart, AC/DC, Heart, The Clash...
Item #673546
July 16, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 16-22, 1980 (dated for the week) This issue contains many concert ads, which includes pull-page ads for Ted Nugent and The Clash, along with smaller ads for AC/DC, Heart, Alice Cooper, Harry Chapin, and more. Also present is a nice article: "Peter Gabriel Finds His Voice."
The front page has: "Reagan's Gamble", with a large photo of ... See More
Iran hostages free, President is inaugurated...
Item #666211
January 20, 1981
THE CINCINNATI POST, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
Boldly printed at the top of the front page is: "HOSTAGES FREED", the event which took precedence over the inauguration of the President, noted in smaller type further down the front page: "Reagan Becomes 40th President" with a large photo of him.
The complete first se... See More
The Shrinking Dollar...
Item #678657
February 02, 1981
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Feb. 2, 1981 The font page has an interesting illustration re: the U.S. dollar with a sequence of photos titled: "The Shrinking Dollar- what $10 bought in...". Included is a lengthy article which continues on an inside page which illustrates the 5-decade decline of the value of a dollar.
Additional headlines concerning President Re... See More
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #637547
March 30, 1981
THE ENTERPRISE, Simi Valley and Moorpark, California, March 30, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features banner headline: "President shot; suspect arrested" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 8 pages, nice for display.... See More
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #662928
March 30, 1981
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn., March 30, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features banner headline: "Reagan, Three Others Hit by Bullets" with 2 related photos. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #696855
March 30, 1981
ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Nevada, March 30, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features banner headline: "Reagan wounded by assassin" with subheads.
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #637421
March 31, 1981
THE MOBILE REGISTER, March 31, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features a banner headline: "President Reagan wounded is attempted assassination" with subheads and 5 related photos. (see) More inside.
Complete 1st section with all 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #648631
March 31, 1981
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 31, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features a banner headline: "Reagan survives shooting--full recovery expected" with subheads and few related photos. (see) Much moore inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, good condition.... See More
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #696628
March 31, 1981
NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features a three-line banner headline: "REAGAN WOUNDED IN CHEST BY GUNMAN; OUTLOOK 'GOOD' AFTER 2-HOUR SURGERY; AIDE AND 2 GUARDS SHOT; SUSPECT HELD" with 5 related front page photos including one of John Hinckley, Jr.
The complete 88 page
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* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features a three-line banner headline: "REAGAN WOUNDED IN CHEST BY GUNMAN; OUTLOOK 'GOOD' AFTER 2-HOUR SURGERY; AIDE AND 2 GUARDS SHOT; SUSPECT HELD" with 5 related front page photos including one of John Hinckley, Jr.
The complete 88 page
Sandra Day O'Connor sworn into the Supreme Court...
Item #674998
September 26, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1981
* Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
* United States Supreme Court - 1st woman Justice
The front page has a photos showing O'Connor with President Reagan with heading: "A great day for women's equality". (see) Page 3 has a banner heading: "O'Connor takes seat on high court" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Ronald Rea... See More
The assassination of Anwar Sadat...
Item #599340
October 06, 1981
DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, October 6, 1981
* Anwar Sadat assassination
The front page has a four column headline: "Sadat Assassinated in Cairo" with subhead and related photo. This is 1st report coverage on the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, never bound, nice condition.... See More
President Anwar Sadat of Egypt is assassinated...
Item #683591
October 06, 1981
THE CINCINNATI POST, October 6, 1981
* Anwar Sadat assassination
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Egypt's Sadat assassinated during parade near Cairo" with subheads and 2 related photos. More on page 3.
Complete with 28 pages, nice condition.
Hinckley found not guilty in his attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan...
Item #680285
June 22, 1982
THE WASHINGTON POST, June 22, 1982
* John Hinckley Jr. found not guilty (Insane)
* President Ronald Reagan assassination attempt
The banner headline reports: "Hinckley Found Not Guilty, Insane" with related subheads and a front page illustration of John Hinckley after hearing the verdict. Nice to have from the Nation's capital.
Also of note, the bottom of the fro... See More
Jimmy Hoffa officially declared dead...
Item #671756
July 31, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1982
* Jimmy Hoffa is declared dead
* American Labor Union leader
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Page 20 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Hoffa Kin Now Can Ask That He Be Declared Legally Dead" (see)
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975 & was officially declared dead July 30, 1982. He was an American labor union leader who served... See More
Martin Luther King Day Established...
Item #675959
November 02, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 2, 1983
* President Ronald Reagan Creates MLK National Holiday
* Coretta Scott King attends signing of bill
The front page of this issue has both an image and an article of President Ronald Reagan publicly signing a bill to establish January 18th as a Federal Holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King. This issue is the Late Final edition and so it contains ... See More
Jesse Jackson announces candidacy for president...
Item #696229
November 04, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1983
* Jesse Jackson announces candidacy
* For president of the United States
* Civil rights activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Provocative Candidate" with subhead: "Jackson Posing Broad Challenge to His Party" with photo. (see) The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "JACKSON DECLARES FORMAL CANDI... See More
Ronald Reagan attends...
Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...
Item #635995
July 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984
* Richard Petty's 200th win
* Firecracker 400 - Daytona
* NASCAR
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th" First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More
Ronald Reagan is re-elected President...
Item #700229
November 07, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 7, 1984
* Incumbent Ronald Reagan landslide win
* 1984 United States presidential election
The front page has a banner headline that reads: "REAGAN THE APPARENT VICTOR; G.O.P. HEADS FOR GAINS IN HOUSE" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images)
Complete with 56 pages, address label within the masthead, light toning along the central f... See More
Los Angeles lakers finally defeat the Boston Celtics to win 1985 NBA finals...
Item #645289
June 10, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10-12, 1985 (3-issue set)
* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title
* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost
* Hometown (Los Angeles) newspaper
The win, the parade, the presentation: After decades of futility, the front page has: "Lakers Defeat Celtics for Title; Parade Tuesday", which tells of the Los Angeles Lakers defea... See More
Joe Biden busted for plagiarism in 1987...
Item #701747
September 18, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1987
* Joseph Joe Biden busted for plagiarism
* Syracuse Law School
* Democratic presidential candidate
The bottom of the front page gas a two column heading: "Biden Admits Plagiarism in Writing Law School Brief" with photo of Biden. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 28. A quite rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no histor... See More
President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sign historic INF Treaty...
Item #656897
December 09, 1987
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, December 9, 1987
* Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
* Historic INF agreement signed
* Significant reduction in the Nuclear Arms race
* Reagan and Gorbachev sign treaty
The front page has a banner headline: "Reagan, Gorbachev 'make history'" with subhead and photo. (see) This coverage concerns the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forc... See More
President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sign historic INF Treaty...
Item #680294
December 09, 1987
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1987
* Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
* Historic INF agreement signed
* Significant reduction in the Nuclear Arms race
* Reagan and Gorbachev sign treaty
The banner headline announces: "Reagan and Gorbachev Sign Missile Treaty And Vow To Work For Greater Reductions", with related subheads.
This concerns the 1987 Intermediate-Range N... See More
The Inauguration of President Bush...
Item #590041
January 20, 1989
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTS - The Inauguration, January 20, 1989 The front page of this issue features an illustration of President George Bush with the Capitol building behind him with the heading "Bush Assumes Command -- He finally has the helm. What course will he steer?" The entire issue addresses many topics, including his family, that he would be facing in his presidency.
This... See More
Nelson Mandela to be released from prison...
Item #675741
February 11, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 11, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed (day of)
* South African president
* Buster Douglas knockouts Mike Tyson
* Famous Heavyweight boxing upset
The front page has a report on the same day Nelson Mandela would be released from prison after serving 27 years with headline: "S. Africa to Free Black Leader Mandela Today" with related photo. (see) More on page... See More
Nelson Mandela is released from prison
Item #663763
February 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 12, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed
* South African president
The ftpg. headline has the historic report of Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years: " 'Freedom March Irreversible', Mandela Tells His Supporters" with a nice color photo of him and his wife captioned: 'Nelson and Winnie Mandela acknowledge cheers as they ... See More
Nelson Mandela free... Donald Trump files for divorce...
Item #675703
February 13, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 13, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed
* South African president
* Donald Trump files for divorce
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "'Overwhelmed' by Warm Reception, Mandela Says" with photo. Much more on page 8. Coverage on Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years.
Also at the bottom of the front pa... See More
The Gulf War has begun...
Item #594911
January 17, 1991
THE CINCINNATI POST, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War begins
* Persian Gulf
A bold front page head announces: "It's WAR" above which is the President Bush quote: "The liberation of Kuwait has begun...". A colorful ftpg. map shows the area of military action (see photos).
The complete first section of 18 pages, very nice cond... See More
Clarence Thomas nominated to U.S. Supreme Court....
Item #695916
July 02, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1991
* Clarence Thomas nominated
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* President George H. W. Bush nomination
The top of the front page has a headline announcing: "A Conservative Black Picked for High Court" with subheads and photo of Thomas with the president. More reporting inside. Nice to have from one of the most Liberal cities in America.
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Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev ousted...
Item #684038
August 19, 1991
THE MESA TRIBUNE, Mesa, Arizona, August 19, 1991
* Dissolution of the Soviet Union
* President Mikhail Gorbachev
* End of the "Cold War" - Russia
The full banner headline has: "Gorbachev Out", with subhead: "Hard-liners declare 6-month state of emergency". This historic report covers the beginning of the demise of the Soviet Union, which become official in les... See More
President Bush supports Israel in United Nations speech...
Item #653775
September 24, 1991
LOS ANGLES TIMES, September 24, 1991
* President Bush speaks before the United Nations
* Has blunt warning for Iraq
* Urges U.N.to Repeal Zionism-Racism Resolution
The front page has two articles related to President Bush's speech before the United Nations, which tells of his warning to Iraq regarding the detained United Nations inspectors, and his urging of the United Nations to repea... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #671862
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991
* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency
Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front page ... See More
Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991...
Item #699242
December 22, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 22, 1991
* Dissolution of the Soviet Union - USSR
* Independent states - nations
* First Ukraine president Leonid Kravchuk
The front page has a banner headline: "8 Join Soviet Commonwealth; Historic Decision Groups 11 Former Republics" with subhead and photo showing Boris Yeltsin shaking hands with Leonid Kravchuk. (see images)
The complete 1st sectio... See More
Bill Clinton elected president of the United States...
Item #687019
November 04, 1992
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1992
* President Bill Clinton
* Wins presidential election (1st)
The three line banner headline announces: "CLINTON WINS DECISIVE MARGIN IN VOTER POLL ACROSS NATION AFTER 12 YEARS OF G.O.P. RULE" with subheads and related photos.
The complete issue with all 3 sections, nice condition.... See More
Judge Kimba M. Wood withdraws from Attorney General consideration...
Item #694920
February 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 6, 1993
* Judge Kimba M. Wood removes her name from consideration
* Hired an illegal immigrant as a nanny
* President Clinton's search for an Attorney General continues
The front page has: "Hiring Immigrant Kills 2nd Bid for Attorney General," with subhead: "Wood withdraws name from consideration. She admits she employed undocumented worker as... See More
1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation...
Item #673076
August 04, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 4, 1993
* Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation
* United States Supreme Court nomination
* Appointed by President Bill Clinton
The front page has a two column heading: "Ginsburg Confirmed as 2nd Woman on Supreme Court" (see)
Complete 1sqt section only with all 18 pages, light purple toning along the right side due to the paper roll coming to an end, very nice... See More
Final nail in Apartheid...
South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections...
Item #694929
April 27, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1994
* The final nail in Apartheid
* South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections
* Truly historic moment - Nelson Mandela would be elected
* The funeral of (and a tribute to) Richard Nixon
The front page has: "S. Africans Cast Historic Votes," with subheading: "Hospitalized, retirees and disabled flock to polls in high spirits on first... See More
Paula Jones sues Bill Clinton for sexual harassment...
Item #672601
May 07, 1994
LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 7, 1994
* Paula Jones files lawsuit (1st report)
* President Bill Clinton sexual harassment
The bottom of the front page has a small photo of Clinton's lawyer with heading: "Clinton Suit" (see) The top of page 18 has a two column heading: "$700,000 Lawsuit Accuses Clinton of Sex Harassment" with subhead and related photo. (see) Unfortunate for t... See More
Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...
Item #700144
May 11, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1994 (Front Section)
* Nelson Mandela becomes president - historic!
* Includes his appeal for peace
* South Africa government handed over to black majority
The front page has the banner heading: "'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela", which includes a large photo. Page 10 has additional coverage including the entire text of his inaugural speech and addi... See More
Bill Clinton gives North Korea nukes in 1994
Item #686019
October 19, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 19, 1994 The top of page 10 has a report from Washington with headline: "Clinton OKs Deal to Stop N. Korea's Nuclear Program" with subhead. (see) Text includes: "will make the United States, the Corean Peninsula and the World safer" This was the speech given by President Bill Clinton which paved the way for North Corea to obtain nuclear weapons.
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Rosa Parks, among others, awarded the Medal of Freedom...
Item #674087
September 10, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 10, 1996
* Rosa Parks - Civil Rights activist
* Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Page 12 has a somewhat inconspicuous report headed: "Clinton Presents Highest Honor, Medal of Freedom, to 11 People" who include Rosa Parks, about whom the article mentions: "...Two of the recipients were not at the ceremony. The President said Rosa Parks... See More
Rosa Parks receives the Medal of Freedom...
Item #674352
September 15, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 15, 1996
* Rosa Parks - Civil Rights activist
* Presented Presidential Medal of Freedom
Page 4 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Rosa Parks Receives Medal in Oval Office" Text begins with: "President Clinton honored civil rights heroine Rosa Parks...." (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, nice condition.... See More
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