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THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1946

• The disaster at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941
• United States Congress official investigation
• Japan determined to have full accountability

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Found Blameless For Pearl Harbor Disaster" with subhead. (see images) Lengthy report continues inside with related photo. 
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background:On July 20, 1946, the Joint Congressional Committee on the Investigation of

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass.., August 29, 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 more than 2,400 Americans, sunk or damaged 21 ships in the U.S. Pacific fleet and brought the United States into

EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 10, 1941

• Rare German occupation title
• Bombing of Pearl Harbor
• World War II - WWII

A very curious newspaper, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The bottom half of the front page has two column heads on the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "Heavy American Shipping Losses" "Two Battleships and Aircraft Carrier Sunk" with various details (see), being the Nazi report of

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 30, 1941

• Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
• Just a few days away - imminent
• Roosevelt knows something ?

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPAN MUST DRIVE U. S. OUT OF ASIA--TOJO; ROOSEVELT SAYS WE MAY FIGHT IN 1942" with various subheads. (see images) Japan would attack Pearl Harbor the following Sunday.
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 11, 1944

• Pearl Harbor - Pacific Strategy Conference
• FDR - Douglas MacArthur - Chester W. Nimitz

The front page has a nice banner headline: "PRESIDENT MET M'ARTHUR AND NIMITZ IN HAWAII" with subheads and photo. (see images) More on page 3 with two more related photos and text of FDR's remarks. 
Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: The conclusion of the Pearl Harbor Conference on July 29, 1944, stands out as a uniquely rare moment in

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, June 16, 1941

• Prelude to a Pearl Harbor attack ?
• Japanese Imperial Navy fleet on the move

The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPAN ARMADA MOVES; Huge Fleet Steams South From China" with subhead: "Major Action Predicted in Pacific Waters" (see) Was this the fleet that ultimately attacked Pearl Harbor ? Nice headline more than 5 months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Complete 1st section only with all 10 pages, good condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1943

• Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii warning
• Joseph Grew warned the State Department

The front page has a two column heading: "Japan's Plans Long Known, '31-'41 State Papers Reveal" Lengthy text continues on page 36. This was when this report was first made public to the American citizens.
Complete 1st section only with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

wikipedia notes: On January 27, 1941, Grew secretly cabled the State Department with rumors passed on

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 27, 1941

• Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
• About one week away - imminent
• Roosevelt knows something ?

The top of the front page has a four column heading: "ROOSEVELT SEES TOKYO ENVOYS" with subheads. (see images) Japan would attack Pearl Harbor two Sundays later.
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: On November 27, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt did not personally

THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941

• United States at war in Pacific
• Post Pearl Harbor attack
• America enters World War II

Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages, various tears and chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.

Background: On December 10, 1941, just two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese

PM's WEEKLY, December 7, 1941

• Dated on the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor

The front page has a heading that reads: "Vichy Backs Japan Against U.S.A." with coverage on page 3. (see images) Nice to have a publication with the "Dec. 7th" date and having a front page heading regarding the tensions between the United States and Japan.  
Complete with all 32 pages, tabloid size, good condition.

Background: This December 7, 1941 edition of the short-lived, anti-fascist New York tabloid PM—renowned

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 31, 1941

• Prelude to Pearl Harbor attack ?
• Japan bombs USS Tutluila

The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "U. S. PROTESTS JAP BOMBING OF RIVER GUNBOAT" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 3 with photo. This event happened more than 4 months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1941.

• Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
• Tensions with Japan increasing

The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. FREEZES ASSETS OF JAPANESE" with subheads.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the first section only (4 pages total), a little wear along the margins and central fold, some tiny archival mends on page 2, nice for display as such.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1945

• Joint Committee 1st session
• Attack on Pearl Harbor - Hawaii
• U.S. Senate Investigation

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WE KNEW JAPANESE SECRETS 6 MONTHS BEFORE DEC. 7, 1941, PEARL HARBOR DATA SHOW" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition, light crease along the 1st column, generally in great condition.

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 28, 1941.

• Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
• Tensions with Japan increasing

The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. WON'T YIELD ON CHINA" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, a few archival mends near the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1941

• Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
• Just a few days away - imminent
• Cordell Hull - Secretary of State

The front page has a banner headline: "JAPANESE AGAIN SEE HULL AS REDS REPORT NAZI ROUT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning a little wear along the margins, more so along the spine with a few tiny tears, generally good.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Dec. 2, 1941

• Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
• Just a few days away - imminent

The front page has two column heading: "Japan Reopens U.S. Talks, Continues Rush To Arms; FDR Sees Stark" (see images) The Japanese armada were already on there way towards Hawaii.
Complete with all 26 pages, small library label on the front page, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, December 16, 1941

• Official Pearl Harbor attack report
• Frank Knox - secretary of the Navy
• U.S. enters World War II - WWII

The front page has a one column heading: KNOX DISCLOSES HAWAII DETAILS" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 3.
Complete with all 10 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The official report submitted by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox on December 15, 1941, was a

SUNDAY LEADER--EXTRA, San Ysidro--Tijuana, California, Feb. 22, 1942  In the paranoia following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this issue sports a headline likely not to be found outside of Southern California: "CHULA VISTA JAPS SEIZED BY AGENTS" with the text beginning: "Thirty-five 'highly nationalistics' were arrested in San Diego county last nite by federal & military agents...The enemy aliens were booked 'hold for investigation. Contraband seized...included a therapeutic machine which

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 4, 1941

• German occupation publication
• Pre attack on Pearl Harbor

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Encircled British In North Africa Wiped Out or Captured" "This Was Gondar! - Heroic Resistance Up to the End" "British Cruiser Sunk" and more.
Four pages, good condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 22, 1941

• Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
• New York Giants
• Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era

The sport's section (page 11) has a three column heading: "Devastating Last-Half Attack Gives Bears 37-9 Victory and Pro Grid Title" with subhead, related photos, lineup and stats. 1st report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League championship vs. the New York Giants.
Complete in 16 pages, minor

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Dec. 1, 1941  The front page features a dramatic, full banner headline reflecting the fragile state of global diplomacy: "JAPS WANT TO CONTINUE PARLEY WITH U. S.", which includes the prominent subheads: "U.S. General Staff Meets at War Department" and "DECISION IS MADE TODAY BY CABINET - Action Coincides With Red Reports of German Setback." A large, historic, U.S. Army Signal Corps photo dominates the front page, showing Chief of Staff General George

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 5, 1941  This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

• Japs Declare U.S. Terms 'Impossible'
• Collapse of Talks Indicated by Press; Showdown Likely with Official Reply Today

Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 11, 1934

• United States Navy flying boats
• Airplanes flight record to Hawaii
• San Francisco to Pearl Harbor

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Six Navy Planes Racing to Honolulu on Longest Mass Flight in History" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: In January 1934, six U.S. Navy Consolidated P2Y‑1 seaplanes completed the longest massed

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 29, 1924

• Predicting World War II ?
• Japan and United States
• Attack on Pearl Harbor ?

front page has a banner headline predicting the future war ?: "JAPS ADMIT U. S. WAR FEAR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. The attack on Pearl Harbor was still 17 years away
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, mainly along the spine, otherwise good.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Oct. 7, 1941

• Hideki Tojo becomes Prime Minister of Japan
• General of the Imperial Japanese Army
• Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?

The front page has a nice headline: "JAPAN GETS AN ARMY PREMIER" with subheads and photo of the outgoing Prince Konoye. Nice for display. Japan would attack Pearl Harbor less than two months later.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH November 29, 1941

• The Army-Navy game
• College football rivalry
• West Point vs. Annapolis
• Attack on Pearl Harbor close
• Early, same day report

The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "NAVY BEATS ARMY, 14-6" with subheads and lineups. (see images) Pearl Harbor would be attacked the following weekend.
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and a few archival mends at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear at the spine, generally in nice

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, Nov. 18, 1934

• Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
• Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor

The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BEHIND JAPAN'S DEMAND: THREE VITAL ISSUES" with banner subhead and 3 related photos. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 years later ?.
Complete section 8 only with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1934

• Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
• Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "JAPAN TAKES FIRM STAND FOR NAVAL EQUALITY NOW; 1935 PARLEY IS IMPERILED" with subheads. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 years later ?.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Dec. 18, 1941

• Admiral Chester W. Nimitz promoted
• Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
• Husband E. Kimmel loses position
• Post bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

The front page has a banner headline: "HAWAII NAVAL, ARMY, AIR COMMANDERS OUSTED" with subheads and a few related photos. (see) First report coverage on Chester W. Nimitz taking over as fleet admiral of the United States Navy in the Pacific shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Complete with 40+ pages, light

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1942

• Battle near Java
• General Douglas MacArthur.
• Pearl Harbor images - including warning
• Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA

This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "M'Authur Beats Off Two Divisions; Burma Line Firm Under Pressure; Japanese Menace Isle Near Java".
Page five has 6 images related to Pearl Harbor, including an image of Private Josheph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA, who sounded a warning of the

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942

• USS Grunion submarine officially lost
• 1st report

This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"

Other news of the day with much on World War II.

Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: USS Grunion (SS-216) was a Gato-class submarine that was sunk at Kiska, Alaska, during World

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1942

• First World War II "Medal of Honor" given
• Lieutenant Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Jr.
• Hero for actions at the Battle of Bataan
• Post attack on Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater

The top of the front page has two photos headed: "Dies A Hero" Also a one column heading: "M'ARTHUR OFFICER HONORED BY NATION" with subhead. (see images) 
Much more reporting on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The

THE NIPPON JIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941

• Attack on Pearl Harbor
• U.S. to enter World War II
• Imperial Japanese Navy

Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF TREACHERY" in a newspaper for the Japanese citizens of Hawaii.
Among the subheads: "No Japanese Raid Since Last Night Up to 8 A.M." "President Says America to Fight On Until Victory" "Governor Issues

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1942

• Operation K - Japanese naval operation
• Second attack on Pearl Harbor

The front page has a banner headline: "JAP ISLE RAIDED BY 30 PLANES" with subheads. Also a small one column heading: "Bombs Fall In Honolulu" with even small subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp with the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: Operation K was a Japanese naval operation in World War

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 27, 1941

• re. Bombing of Pearl Harbor
• Rare German occupation title
• World War II - WWII

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are:  "Heavy Fighting on Eastern Front--Strong Attacks Repulsed" "Soviets Suffer Severe Losses in Men and Material" "Japanese Enthusiasm At Fall of Hong Kong" "The Situation in Britain

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 29, 1941

• H. R. Knickerbocker's upcoming book release advertisement

The back page has a large advertisement for the upcoming release of H.R. Knickerbocker's book titled: "Is Tomorrow Hitler's 200 Questions on the Battle of Mankind" with a image of Hitler. (see images) 
Complete with all 36 pages, a little spine wear, very nice condition.

Background: This August 29, 1941 edition of The New York Times is a striking artifact of pre-WWII interventionist media, featuring a

NEW YORK POST, Aug. 18, 1941

• Brooklyn, New York City sabotage ?
• Waterfront explosions & fire
• Pier 27 conflagration disaster

The front page has a very nice banner headline for display: "SHIPPING AND PIERS AFIRE; 25 EXPLOSIONS IN HARBOR" and large photo. (see images) Another related photo inside. The attack on Pearl Harbor was just a few months away.
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, May 11, 1942

• The famous Doolittle raid of Japan told
• U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
• From the USS Hornet aircraft carrier
• Battle of the Coral Sea Won
• Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy
• Pacific Ocean theater

The front page has a three column heading:  "BOMBERS HIT FAST, LOW; FIRES BURNED 48 HOURS" with lead-in: "Army Tells Its Tokyo Secret at Last..." 
And page 5 has reporting on the recent U.S. victory at the battle of the Coral Sea.  
Complete with 16 pages,

NEW YORK POST, Nov. 10, 1941

• Winston Churchill's Mansion House speech
• Declares England with fight against Japan
• If they attack U.S. - World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline: "'WE'LL JOIN U. S. IN HOUR IF JAPS FIGHT'--CHURCHILL" (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The historical significance of Churchill’s November 10, 1941 speech lies in its role as the

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 27, 1939

• United States and Japan tensions
• Treaty of Commerce and Navigation
• Prelude to World War II - WWII

The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. SCRAPS TREATY WITH JAPAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the termination of the 1911 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan. Was this a major factor to the eventual attack on Pearl Harbor ?

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, December 27, 1931

• Japanese position re. America
• Ten years before Pearl Harbor
• Hugh Byas editorial

The front page has a banner headline: "JAPAN'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE UNITED STATES" with subhead, related photo and map. (see) This is an editorial by Hugh Byas on Japan's viewpoint toward the rest of the World, particularly towards America.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 9 only with all 16 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1942

• Chicago Bears vs. Pro football all-stars
• Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
• Best title to be had ? (rare)

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "BEARS DEFEAT LEAGUE ALL-STARS, 35 TO 24" with subheads, lineups and related photo. Nice for display.
Much on World War II with nice front page headline. Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941

• Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
• Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era

The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League championship vs. the New York Giants.
Great displayable World War II related headlines on the front page. Complete with all 30 pages,

TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Dec. 4, 1941

• Volume 1 Number 2
• 1 cent stamp

A smaller size issue that measures 11 x 7 1/2 inches, has a few local tidbit news articles and some ads. This is the Volume 1 Number 2 issue, rare as such. Just a few days prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Four pages, good condition.

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated February 18, 1944.

Headlines on the frontpage read "Seven Pages of news and Maps U.S. Navy Attacks Japan's Pearl Harbor" "1000 U.S. Troops Lost in Sinking" "Wallace Calls mcCormick perfect Fascist Type" "Russians Kill 52,000 in Cherkassy". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.

This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for additional details.

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 3, 1940.

• Lend Lease Program
• World War II relief
• U.S. Destroyers

The front page has a very nice banner headline: "BRITISH GET 50 WARSHIPS, TRADING BASES WITH U.S." with many subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, archival mend along the right margin, generally in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Lend-Lease was the name of the program under

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 10, 1941

• German occupation publication
• Attack on Pearl Harbor close

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Germans Penetrate Russian Defence Zone Six Mils Deep" "More Striking Successes Against British Shipping" "Hoover Protest" "The Only Way to Defeat Germany is by Invasion" and more.
More war-related

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 27, 1941

• From shortly before the Pearl Harbor attack

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Heavy Losses By the British Navy--Cruiser Sunk & Battleship and Warship Torpedoed" "President Roosevelt's Warmongering" "Heavy Fighting in North Africa--Stubborn German-Italian Resistance & Counter Attacks" and more.

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 23, 1941

• From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Fuehrer In Supreme Command Of German Army - Better Weapons, Stronger Frontiers" "Japanese progress In Malay Peninsula" "Numerous Soviet Attacks Fail Against Stubborn German Resistance" 'Where Is Mr. Churchill?"

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 24, 1941

• From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack

A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "A Disastrous Week For the British Empire  - India Is Now Directly Threatened" "Heavy Fighting Continues on Eastern Front--Strong Attacks Repulsed" "German Submarine Sinks British Aircraft Carrier in Atlantic" "The War