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May 14, 1948

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1948

* Israeli Declaration of Independence
* State of Israel proclaimed (day of)


A very notable issue in Judaica issue as this was the day that Israel statehood was proclaimed, establishing the first Jewish state in 2,000 years. The four column headline announces: "ARABS MUSTER AT PALESTINE BORDERS; JEWISH AGENCY APPEALS FOR U. N. AID; ASSEMBLY SPEEDING INTERIM REGIME" with various subheads including: "British Renew
Bid of Palestine Aid" "Zionists To Set Up State On Schedule--Secrecy Marks Ceremony Set for Tonight--Arabs Seize Kfar Etzion, Jews Mobilize" and "Zionists Report Arab Legion is Free of British Command" and even more. This content carries over to page 5 where are found two photos headed: "On Alert In Holy Land As British Mandate Nears End" with a related article: "Plans for Truce and Jerusalem Administration" & also: 'Plea To U.N. Made By Jewish Agency".
Also on the front page is: "Air Crash Kills Lady Hartington, Daughter of Ex-Envoy J. P. Kennedy". Kathleen was the sister of John F. Kennedy.
Compete in 48 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century