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Item #646601
August 27, 1939
THE BOSTON HERALD, August 27, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 4 days
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRITAIN REJECTS HITLER TERMS" with subheads. (see) Germany would attack Poland 4 days later, starting World War II.
Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, nice condition.... See More
Official Pearl Harbor attack probe released...
Item #646177
August 30, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 30, 1945
* Official Pearl Harbor attack report
* President Harry S. Truman releases
* Japan occupation just before peace signing
On August 29, 1945, with America’s enemies vanquished, President Harry S. Truman released the results of secret Army and Navy investigations into the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that took the lives of... 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
... 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
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #645275
September 12, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, 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 six column headline: "HITLER SAYS GERMANY TO STAND FIRM FOR SEDETENS" with subheads. (See) Coverage on the 1938 Nuremberg Rally which was named, "Rally of Greater Germany... See More
Never was so much owed by so many to so few.....
Item #645262
August 21, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 21, 1940
* Famous Winston Churchill speech
* "Never was so much owed by so many to so few"
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRITAIN READY FOR LONG AIR WAR; Air And Naval Bases Are Offered To U. S." with subheads. (see) This was his famous "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few&... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #645168
July 21, 1944
THE PASADENA POST, California, July 21, 1944
* Operation Valkyrie (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt
* Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated
This issue reports on the real life Valkyrie event, the attempt by German military officers to assassinate Adolph Hitler. The movie "Valkyrie" starring Tom Cruise is based on this event.
The front page has a banner headline:... 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
Capitulation of Czechoslovakia to the Nazis...
Item #644720
September 24, 1938
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 24, 1938
* German occupation of Czechoslovakia
* Adolph Hitler & the Nazi Party
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "ULTIMATUM TO CZECHS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the capitulation of Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler and Germany.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, lig... See More
Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...
Item #644633
December 27, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, 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 banner headline: "CHURCHILL PREDICTS HUGE ALLIED DRIVE IN 1943" with subheads and photo of Churchill. (see) Much more on the following pages with complete text of Churchill's add... See More
Hitler and Eva Braun wed... Is Hitler still alive?...
Item #644510
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
Evans Carlson's raiders attack Makin Island....
Item #644156
August 22, 1942
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, 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 five column headline: "Marines Smash Axis Raid in Solomons" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Les Horvath wins 1944 Heisman Trophy... George S. Patton....
Item #644124
December 6, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 6, 1944
* Les Horvath wins Heisman Trophy
* Ohio State Buckeyes
* George S. Patton
The front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY RAMS SIEGFRIED LINE" with subhead: "Patton Strikes Hard to Drive Enemy From Rich Saar Basin"
Also a two column photo on page 29 with heading: "OHIO STATE FOOTBALL STAR HONORED" (see) Alwa... See More
General George S. Patton in 1943...
Item #644106
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
World War II breaks out in Europe...
Item #643997
September 2, 1939
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, September 2, 1939
* Blitzkrieg
* World War II WWII starts
* Nazis invasion on Poland
The front page features a five column headline: "Poles Offering stiff Resistance; Hitler Pauses to Draft Reply; 'France Will Fight'-Daladier" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Fantastic headline... Japanese surrender...
Item #643810
August 14, 1945
SUN-GAZETTE, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, August 14, 1945 We have handled many dramatic V-J Day newspapers through the years but few have been as dramatic and displayable as this one. This "Special Edition", as noted in the upper left and right corners, has a bold, two line head taking the entire top half of the front page reading: "JAPANESE SURRENDER" using type which is ... See More
Gen. George S. Patton...
Item #643786
December 9, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Prelude to the Battle of the Bulge
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK" with subheads that include: "Patton Lines Hold". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge... See More
FDR wins 3rd term...
Item #643552
November 6, 1940
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1940
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 1st ever Third term victory
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
The front page has a nice banner headline: "F.D.R. INCREASES LEAD, TAKES 39 STATES" with subhead. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), small binding holes a few stain spots along the spine, nice for display as such.... See More
Navy Day 1945... Post World War II celebration...
Item #643546
October 28, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1945
* Navy Day 1945 - New York City
* Post World War II military celebration
* President Harry S. Truman speeches & more
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN BARS RECOGNITION OF 'IMPOSED' REGIMES AND SETS 12-POINT U. S. POLICY FOR WORLD PEACE; 5,000,000 SEE MIGHTIEST NAVAL AND AIR DISPLAY" with subheads and related photo.... See More
Tehran Conference in 1943 WWII...
Item #643481
December 4, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1943
* Tehran Conference in Iran
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "ROOSEVELT, STALIN, CHURCHILL AGREE ON PLANS FOR WAR ON GERMANY IN TALKS AT TEHERAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the big three pow... See More
World War II breaks out in Europe...
Item #643473
September 9, 1939
GAZETTE BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, November 9, 1939
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt (1st report)
* Pre Operation Valkyrie
* Bürgerbräukeller
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
The front page features a banner headline: "Hitler Escapes Bomb Plot" with subheads. (see)
Front leaf only (page 1 & 2), nice for display as such.... See More
General Patton auto accident...
Item #643286
December 10, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1945
* General George S. Patton automobile accident
* Post World War II reports
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Patton Seriously Injured As Auto Hits Army Truck" with subhead and photo of Patton. (see) First report coverage on General George Patton's auto accident which would lead to his ultimate death a week and a 1/2 la... See More
Churchill's famous speech (portions)...
Item #643133
June 4, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated June 4, 1940.
The front page of this issue contains the reporting of Winston Churchill's speech to the House of Commons of the same date. The three column wide, two line header of the article is "Churchill Says Britain Can Fight years Alone" with the subhead "Admits Allies Had Suffered Colossal Disaster - To Rebui... See More
German battleship Bismarck launching...
Item #642615
February 15, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1939
* Battleship Bismarck launching
* Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine
* Adolph Hitler ceremony speech
Page 4 has one column headings that include: "HITLER AT SHIP FETE DEPLORES INTRIGUE" "Lauds Iron Chancellor at the Launching of 35,000-Ton Warship Bismarck" and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
Atlantic Charter... FDR & Churchill...
Item #642602
August 15, 1941
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 15, 1941
* Atlantic Charter issued
* Winston Churchill
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a four column headline: "Expect Decisive Action Following Conference" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the Atlantic Charter being issued.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light... See More
1943 WWII Cairo Conference...
Item #642489
December 1, 1943
THE CHRISTAIN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, December 1, 1943
* Cairo Conference in Egypt (day of)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a five column headline: "'Big Four' Now in Conference on War; How the 'Secret' Broke Censorship" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the day of the Cairo Conference in Egypt in which Japan was the main ... See More
Tobruk Africa captured by Nazis....
Item #642466
June 22, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, 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: "NAZIS TAKE TOBRUK, CRACK SEVESTOPOL DEFENSES; JAPS DIG IN ON ALEUTIANS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the capture of Tobruk Africa by the Nazis led by General Erwin Rommel.
Other news,... See More
Tehran Conference in 1943 WWII...
Item #642151
December 3, 1943
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, December 3, 1943
* Tehran Conference in Iran
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "May Issue 'Give in or Die' Ultimatum at Mid-east Meeeting" (see) Coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the big three powers in Iran.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Adolph Hitler "insane"...
Item #641362
November 15, 1944
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, Nov. 15, 1944
* Adolph Hitler
* World War II
Although we've seen hundreds of newspapers with Hitler in the headlines, we've never seen a banner headline like this: "HITLER INSANE, BIG MUTINY REPORTED" with a subhead; "Adolf Raves; Himmler Hangs 21 in Cologne; Chaos Spreads, Claim". Near the beginning of the text is; "...that ge... See More
Churchill's famous "never give in" speech...
Item #640671
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
Hitler enters Austria in 1938...
Item #640069
March 14, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1938
* Germans enters Austria
* Adolph Hitler takes over
The front page has a banner headline announcing: "Austria Hails Hitler as Conqueror" with subheads that include: "Nazis Absorb Land and Army" and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, light toning on majority of ... See More
Iron Cutain speech in 1946....
Item #640026
March 6, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 6, 1946
* Winston Churchill - Iron Curtain Speech
* Fulton MO Missouri
The top of page 6 has a three column heading: "Churchill Rips Reds and Urges Anglo-U. S. Pact to Keep Peace" with photo. (blurry) (see) First report coverage of Winston Churchill giving his famous "Iron Curtain' speech in Fulton, Missouri.
Other news, sports and advertisements... 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
Clanton AL bus explosion....
Item #639528
October 27, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1941
* Clanton, Alabama bus disaster
* Gasoline explosion
The back page has one column headings that include: "14 IN BLAZE BUS PERISH IN ALABAMA" and "Death of Eight Others Feared as Vehicle Hits Bridge Rail, Bursts Fuel Tank, Burns" and more (see photos). First report coverage on the gasoline explosion on a Montgomery-Birmingham passenge... See More
Casablanca Conference in 1943... WWII....
Item #639452
January 27, 1943
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
* Jewish holocaust
The front page has a very nice banner headline announcing: "ROOSEVELT-CHURCHILL MEET IN NORTH AFRICA" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complet... See More
1942 Adolph Hitler orders extermination of Jews.....
Item #639413
November 25, 1942
THE BOSTON POST, November 25, 1942
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Extermination of Polish Jews ordered
* Zionist leader Stephen Samuel Wise report
Page 6 has a one column heading: "2 MILLION JEWS SLAIN BY HITLER" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on other World War II events. Complete in 18 pages, a little light reddish staining... See More
Winston Churchill warns the Nazis....
Item #639302
January 19, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 19, 1945
* Winston Churchill address (speech)
* War Situation And Foreign Policy
* Warns Nazi Germany to surrender
* Nearing end of World War II - WWII
The front page has one column heading: "Churchill Tells Axis to Quit Now" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Winston Churchill's "War Situation And Foreign Policy" address t... See More
History making 3rd term of the presidency.....
Item #639281
January 20, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 20, 1941
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
* 3rd FDR inauguration (day of)
On this day, history was made with the inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt for a 3rd term. The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ROOSEVELT HAS A TALK WITH WILLKIE AND GIVES HIM LETTER TO CHURCHILL; TO TAKE THIRD-TERM OATH TODAY" with subheads. (see) More relate... See More
Big three meet in 1945...
Item #639245
February 12, 1945
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Yalta Conference
The front page has a two column heading: "Big 3 Agree On Joint Command To Smash Nazis" with subhead.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 16 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Jews required to wear the Star of David in Nazi Germany...
Item #639228
September 7, 1941
THE BOSTON HERALD, September 7, 1941
* The Yellow Star "Star of David" badge
* Jewish Holocaust takes a drastic turn (1st report)
* Jude - Jews - Judaica
Page 9 has a very significant Judaica item concerning their treatment by the Nazis under Hitler's rule, the one column headings read: "JEWISH BOYS TO WEAR STARS" "New Nazi Rule Covers all Over 6". T... See More
Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...
Item #638841
November 28, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT SEES TOKYO'S ENVOYS AS JAPANESE MASS IN INDO-CHINA" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 46 pages, this is the rare rag ... See More
RAF bombs Munich, Germany... Hitler escapes...
Item #638622
November 10, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1940
* R.A.F. - Royal Air Force
* Munich beer cellar bombed
* Adolph Hitler escapes
The front page has a one column heading: "R.A.F. FIRED CELLAR AFTER HITLER LEFT" First report coverage on the bombing of the Munich, Germany beer cellar by the Royal Air Force during World War II in which Adolph Hitler had just left minutes before.
Other news of t... See More
1st Conscientious Objector Medal Of Honor Winner...
Item #638456
October 13, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1945
* 1st Conscientious Objector winner
* Desmond T. Doss - Medal of Honor
* Blockbuster movie "Hacksaw Ridge" fame
* Also in Bill O'Reilly's "Killing the Rising Sun"
Page 3 has a one column heading: "TRUMAN PRESENTS HONOR MEDAL TO 15" with subhead and nice four column photo of Corporal Desmond Doss receiving
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* 1st Conscientious Objector winner
* Desmond T. Doss - Medal of Honor
* Blockbuster movie "Hacksaw Ridge" fame
* Also in Bill O'Reilly's "Killing the Rising Sun"
Page 3 has a one column heading: "TRUMAN PRESENTS HONOR MEDAL TO 15" with subhead and nice four column photo of Corporal Desmond Doss receiving
Dr. Stephen S. Wise calls for Palestine homeland for Jews...
Item #637564
September 27, 1945
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, September 27, 1945 The back of the front page has a 4-column heading: "Rally Will Demand Palestine As a Haven to Homeless Jews", which includes in part: "The council co-chairman, Dr. Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland and Dr. Stephen S. Wise of New York, today declared: 'In spite of the unequivocal resolution adopted by the British Labor Party confe... See More
"Monty has a double!"
Field Marshal Montgomery's body-double fooled Germany...
Item #637489
October 4, 1945
DAILY EXPRESS, London, October 4, 1945
* Clifton James delivers as "Monty's" body-double
* Great D-Day bluff
The front page has "Monty Has A Double - His D-Day bluff deceived the Germans", with related text and a photo of Lieut. Clifton James as Montgomery. Read the article to learn more details regarding this great deception which helped keep the actual date for D-D... See More
King and Queen of England Visits America...
Item #637108
June 10, 1939
NEW YORK TIME, June 10, 1939.
* King and Queen of England (George VI)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - Eleanor
* Washington D.C. & New York City Visits
The front page has a five column headline: "CITY READY TO GREET KING AND QUEEN TODAY; THEY PAY HOMAGE AT TOMB OF WASHINGTON, VISITS CONGRESS, LEAVE THE CAPITAL AT NIGHT" with many subheads. Much more on the following pages ... See More
King and Queen of England at the White House...
Item #636610
June 9, 1939
NEW YORK TIME, June 9, 1939.
* King and Queen of England (George VI)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - Eleanor
* Washington D.C. - White House visit
The front page has a five column headline: "KING AND QUEEN GUESTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER AN IMPRESSIVE WELCOME IN WASHINGTON; GEORGE HOPES WE WILL EVER WALK IN FREINDSHIP" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the following ... See More
FDR death in 1945....
Item #636525
April 14, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Warm Springs GA Georgia
The front page has a banner headline: "ROOSEVELT RITES IN WHITE HOUSE TODAY..." with subheads and photo of Truman. More on the following pages.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...
Item #636074
July 6, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1938
* Evian Conference in France opens
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "32 NATIONS GATHER TO HELP REFUGEES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the opening of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of the increasing numbers of Jewish refu... See More
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