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Operation Valkyrie plotters guilty....
Item #651519
August 8, 1944
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 8, 1944
* Operation Valkyrie conspirators guilty
* Adolph Hitler murder plot failure
* Erwin Von Witzleben and more
The front page has a two column heading: "8 High German Officers Found Guilty Of Complicity" with subhead. (see) They would hanged on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World ... See More
Pact of Steel in 1939... Italy & germnay unite...
Item #651476
May 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1939
* Pact of Steel alliance
* Nazi Germany and Italy unite
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "AXIS POWERS SIGN TEN-YEAR ALLIANCE TO REMAKE EUROPE" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 8 with complete text of the speeches that were made. First report coverage on the signing of the pac... See More
Battle of Nuremberg... German Luftwaffe defeated...
Item #651475
April 17, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1945
* Battle of Nuremberg ends w/ capture
* United States 7th Army
* German Luftwaffe destroyed
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN ASKS WORLD UNITY TO KEEP PEACE; 7TH IN NUREMBERG; SOVIET PUSH REPORTED; NAZIS LOSE 905 PLANES,MOSTLY AGROUND" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to... See More
Tobruk Africa captured by Nazis....
Item #651467
June 22, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 22, 1942
* Capture of Tobruk, Africa
* German General Erwin Rommel
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "TOBRUK SURRENDERS TO AXIS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the capture of Tobruk Africa by the Nazis led by General Erwin Rommel.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day wit... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #651104
July 27, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1944.
* re. Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Post Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
* Joseph Goebbels speech reassuring the public
The front page has a two column heading: "Goebbels Promises Nazis New Effort Will Win" (see) Page 4 has a banner headline: "Text of Goebbels' Story of the Anti-Hitler Plot and His Plea for All-O... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #651096
July 4, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite (1st report)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a three column headline: "ROOSEVELT 'WINNING' BATTLE 'FUNDAMENTAL AS LINCOLN'S'; 150,000 ON GETTYSBURG FIELD" with subheads that include: "Peace Flame Is Lighted" and more with text of Presi... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650916
July 27, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Benito Mussolini ousted
The top of the page 9 has one column headings: "POLISH EXECUTIONS PUT AT 3,200.000" "Wiadyslaw Banaczyk Draws Gruesome Picture of Nazis' Extermination Methods", "Children Kicked To Death" and "Minister Detai... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650915
June 30, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
Page 7 has small one column headings: "1,000,000 Jews Slain By Nazis, Report Says" "'Slaughterhouse' of Europe Under Hitler Described at London" See images for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe. Rare to find such reports in news... See More
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #650604
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "Patton Contracts Infection" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Persecution of Jews in 1938 Berlin....
Item #650551
November 19, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 19, 1938
* Post Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Persecution of Jews continues
* Jewish property in jeopardy
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GERMANY RECALLS ITS ENVOY TO EXPLAIN 'SINGULAR' STAND OF ROOSEVELT ON NAZI ACTS" with various subheads. Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnach... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #650512
July 23, 1944
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Adolph Hitler's Kristallnacht: "Night of Broken Glass"...
Item #650476
November 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1938
* Kristallnacht - crystal night
* Persecution of Jews
The front page has a two column headline: "NAZIS ARE DEFIANT AS RATH IS BURIED ; HITLER IS SILENT"
Page 3 features three photos of: "Jewish-owned Stores Wrecked By The Nazi During Outbreak In Berlin Last Week" as well as additional articles "Britain Questions Colonies ... See More
Start of World War II close...
Item #650433
August 26, 1939
BOSTON TRAVELER, August 26, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 4 days
The front page features and bold banner headline: "'PEACE' PLAN STUDIED" with various subheads. (see) Germany would attack Poland 5 days later, starting World War II. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 8 pages, nice condi... See More
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #650053
September 12, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria ?
* 1 year away from World War II start
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "NAZIS INSIST ON ANNEXATION; SUDETENS WANT PLEBISCITE; HITLER TO TELL AIMS TODAY" with many subheads. Much more on pages 2-3 with complete text on Hitler's speech to the Na... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #650026
December 23, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1945
* General George S. Patton death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a two column heading: "Patton Receives GI's Last Salute; Burial Tomorrow in Luxembourg". (see) Coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Persecution of the Jews following Kristallnacht...
Item #649995
December 7, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 7, 1938
* Post Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Persecution of Jews continues
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMAN JEWS APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT FOR AID" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnacht (night of broken glass).
Other news, sports and ... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #649993
December 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1945
* General George S. Patton death burial
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "GEN. PATTON BURIED WITH HIS SOLDIERS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with a few related photos. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition... See More
General George S. Patton death funeral..
Item #649992
December 24, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1945
* General George S. Patton death funeral
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "TROOPS JAM CHURCH FOR PATTON RITES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was p... See More
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #649991
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Patton Has Setback; Alarm Is Discounted" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high p... See More
The madman predicts World domination....
Item #649937
December 10, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 10, 1940
* Adolf Hitler shows his lunacy
* Predicts World domination
The front page has a two column heading: "Adolph Hitler Gives Rousing Pep Talk To Nazi Workers; Asks For Patience; Tells Them He'll Defeat Entire World" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 12 pages, light toning and min... See More
Adolph Hitler assassination attempt in 1944...
Item #649847
July 25, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1944
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The front page has one column headings: "HITLER BOMB LAID TO HIMMLER PLOT" "Nazis Show Hold Over Army by Ordering Forces to Use the Party's Salute" Report continues on page five with 2 related photos of the damaged interior including a watchf... See More
Jewish population in Europe decimated by Hitler....
Item #649498
February 17, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1945
* The Jewish Holocaust summary
* Dr. Joseph Schwartz's estimation
* Adolph Hitler's Final Solution
Page 8 has a interesting report concerning the outcome of the Jewish Holocaust near the end of World War II with a two column heading: "Schwartz Says Only 1,500,000 Jews Are Left In Europe as Result of German Murders" (see) Dr. Joseph S... See More
Hitler drafts Jews for work... Gandhi weakens during his fast...
Item #649484
March 6, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Jews and Aryans
* Separated from jobs
Two notable front page reports, the first with two column heads: "Germany Drafts Jews for Work; Sets Them Apart from 'Aryans' " "Aim Is to Meet Pledge Made to Rublee and to Free 'Germans' for 'State-Political' Jobs---... See More
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938....
Item #649426
March 11, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1938.
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler - Pre World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "NAZI TROOPS ENTER AUSTRIA" with subheads. (see) A very historical event that helped lead to the start of World War II.
Other news,sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little margin... See More
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #649424
September 13, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria
* 1 year away from World War II start
The front page has a three column headline: "HITLER'S DEFIANCE INCREASES TENSIONS IN UNEASY EUROPE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1938 Nuremberg Rally which was named, "Rally of Greater Germany&qu... See More
Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...
Item #649367
December 27, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 27, 1941
* Prime Minister Winston Churchill address
* Joint session of the United States Congress
* "We Are The Masters Of Our Fate" speech
The front page has a three column heading: "Allied Offensive Will Start in 1943, Congress Is Told By Churchill" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day wi... See More
Assassination attempt on Hitler...
Item #649174
November 9, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 9, 1939.
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt (1st report)
* Pre Operation Valkyrie
* Bürgerbräukeller
The front page features a banner headline announcing: "HITLER ESCAPES DEATH BLAST; 6 KILLED" with subheads (see).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning along the central fo... See More
Hitler and Eva Braun wed... Is Hitler still alive?...
Item #649061
June 10, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1945
* Adolph Hitler & Eva Braun married
* Is he still alive in Europe ?
* Post-World War II - WWII
An interesting two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Zhukoff Says Hitler Wed Actress In Berlin, May Be Alive in Europe". The article begins: "Adolf Hitler married two days before Berlin's fall and the lovers may have esc... See More
Gen. George Patton takes over in North Africa....
Item #649032
March 19, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 19, 1943
* General George S. Patton promoted
* Takes control in North Africa campaign
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a four column: "U. S. FORCES PUSH 12 MILES BEYOND RECAPTURED GAFSA" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on General George S. Patton taking control in the campaign in North Africa.
Ot... See More
General George S. Patton in 1943...
Item #648907
November 25, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1943
* re. General George Patton slaps soldier
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 7 has one column headings that include: "REPORT ON PATTON ASKED OF STIMSON" "Senate Committee to Consider Promotion Without Prejudice Pending Such Action" and more. (see) Coverage on General George S. Patton's possible removal from command for slappin... See More
France-Italy armistice....
Item #648772
June 25, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 25, 1940
* France-Germany armistice
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
* German occupation zone set
The front page has a banner headline: "GERMAN PLANES RAID BRITAIN AGAIN, CELEBRATING END OF WAR IN FRANCE" with subheads that include: "Fighting Stops After Peace Agreement Is Signed By French, Italian Delegates" and more. (see) Coverage o... See More
George S. Patton receives Bronze Star Medal....
Item #648748
November 25, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* Bronze Star Medal
* Dwight Eisenhower
* James H. Doolittle medal
This 28 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7: "PATTON DECORATED FOR SEIZING METZ", and "Eisenhower Presents Bronze Star to General...". 1st report coverage on General George S. Patton receiving the Bronze Star Medal for his cap... See More
Hermann Goering captured... Albert Kesselring...
Item #648729
May 10, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1945
* Hermann Goering
* Albert Kesselring
* Franz Ritter von Epp
The front page has a three column headline: "GOERING TAKEN" with subheads: "Goering Yields to 7th Army; Kesselring, Quisling Taken" "Marshal Says Hitler Arrested Him, Ordered Him Executed, But Airmen Saved Him--von Epp Also Taken a Prisoner". First report covera... See More
Battle of Alam el Halfa begins...
Item #648643
September 1, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1942
* Battle of Alam el Halfa begins
* Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
The front page has a six column headline: "ROMMEL LAUNCHES NEW ATTACK IN EGYPT" with subheads that include: "Desert Battle On" and more with map. (see) First report coverage on beginning of the Battle of Alam el Halfa near El Alamein, Egypt. Always nice to have notable ev... See More
Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...
Item #648417
December 23, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 23, 1941
* Prime Minister Winston Churchill
* Arrives in Washington D.C.
* Visits the White House w/ FDR
* Post attack on Pearl Harbor - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "CHURCHILL IN U. S. FOR WAR PARLEY" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on W... See More
Casablanca Conference in 1943... WWII....
Item #648412
January 27, 1943
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt-Churchill Decisions To Have Far-Reaching Effect" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete with all 8 pages, a little irregular along t... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #648310
December 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Overthrow Hitler and Mussolini ?
This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "German-Americans Warn the Germans" and "Fifty Prominent Citizens Ask for Overthrow of Hitler". See photos for coverage on the ongoing at... See More
General Patton auto accident...
Item #647951
December 10, 1945
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 10, 1945
* General George S. Patton automobile accident
* Post World War II reports
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Patton Accident Leaves General Partly Paralyzed" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on General George Patton's auto accident which would lead to his ultimate death a week and a 1/2 later.
O... See More
Winston Churchill "War Situation" speech....
Item #647925
February 12, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 12, 1943
* Winston Churchill "War Situation" speech
* House of Commons of the United Kingdom
* Dwight Eisenhower becomes supreme commander
The front page has a two column heading: "Churchill Promises Big Allied Push Coming Soon" with subhead. (see) Also a two column heading reads: "Gen. Eisenhower Heads Allies In North... See More
Churchill's famous "never give in" speech...
Item #647835
October 30, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1941
* Winston Churchill's famous speech
* "Never Give In" never, never, never...
* Harrow School - London, England
Page 4 contains one of the most famous speeches of World War II, certainly among the top speeches by British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.
On October 29 Churchill visited his former school at Harrow and gave his "... See More
Adolph Hitler calls for Jewish extermination......
Item #646937
January 31, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, Jan. 31, 1939 The ftpg. has a four column heading: "Hitler Pledges War Aid to Italy; Rome Hails Talk as a Promise to Back Aggression Against France" with subheads. This was one of Hitler's many speeches prior to the outbreak of World War II. This speech in particular was the first time Hitler called for the extermination of the Jewish populatio... See More
FDR death...
Item #646881
April 14, 1945
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 14, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Wash. D.C. funeral
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page above the masthead is a nice banner headline that reads: "NATION PAUSES TODAY FOR ROOSEVELT FUNERAL" with illustration. Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor spine wea... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #646709
October 29, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Oct. 29, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "Roosevelt's Envoy Pours Cold Water On British Attack" "Churchill Stages a Side-Show Instead of Second Front" "4 U.S. A. Aircraft Carriers Sunk" "Great Sea Battle in Pacific" "Fiercer Fighting On Egyptian Front" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Fantastic broadside on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #646494
April 12, 1945
THE SCIO TRIBUNE--EXTRA !, Linn County, Oregon, April 12, 1945
* Very usual broadside extra
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great for display
The photos tells it all. We have never seen a newspaper with such a dramatic presentation on the front page. The publisher wanted to use larger letters than the width of his newspaper would allow so he set all the type below the masthead si... See More
Neville Chamberlain on Appeasement speech....
Item #645869
September 28, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 28, 1938
* Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
* Appeasement speech re. Adolph Hitler's aggression
* Pre World War II tensions growing in Europe
The front page has a four column headline: "IL DUCE INTERCEDES TO FORESTALL WAR" with subheads that includes: "Chamberlain in Dramatic Address to Parliament in London" an... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #645580
May 4, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", May 4, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle during World War II read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because US General Douglas
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The United Nations is created...
Item #645568
June 27, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1945
* The United Nations created (UN)
* Intergovernmental Organization
The ftpg. features a very nice--and historic--report on the creation of the United Nations: "TRUMAN CLOSES UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE WITH PLEA TO TRANSLATE CHARTER INTO DEEDS..." with various related subheads and a nice photo showing Truman observing Secretary of State Stettinius... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #645474
June 9, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, June 9, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ju... See More
End of World War II...
Item #644912
August 15, 1945
DAILY TIMES, Chicago, Aug. 15, 1945
* V-J day - Japan Surrenders
* World War II - WWII over
A very nice tabloid-size newspaper with most of the front page taken up with: "PEACE Isn't It Wonderful? " "End Gas Ration" "MacArthur's First Order to Hirohito". "PEACE" dropped out of a photo of a huge, celebratory crowd.
Forty pages, fol... See More
Adolph Hitler speech in Berlin, Germany....
Item #644774
September 27, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1938
* Adolph Hitler speech on Czechoslovakia
* "Blessed Are The Peace-Makers"
* Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany
The front page has a five column headline: "BRITAIN PLEDGES AID IF CZECHS ARE ATTACKED; ALSO GUARANTEES SURRENDER OF SUDETEN AREA AS HITLER IN SPEECH KEEPS PEACE DOOR OPEN" with subheads. (see) Complete text of this speech appea... See More
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