Elections & Inaugurations
Newspaper reporting of elections and inaugurations, including those with inaugural addresses, are some of the most sought after collectibles amongst rare newspaper enthusiasts. Reading about these historic political events within the context of other news of the day provides great depth to our understanding of these highly energized occasions. Please enjoy!Elections & Inaugurations
Newspaper reporting of elections and inaugurations, including those with inaugural addresses, are some of the most sought after collectibles amongst rare newspaper enthusiasts. Reading about these historic political events within the context of other news of the day provides great depth to our understanding of these highly energized occasions. Please enjoy!
German federal election... Nazi Party gains...
Item #649406
May 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1928
* German federal election (1st report)
* Social Democratic Party - Reichstag
* Nazi Party - Adolph Hitler only 2.6%
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SOCIALISTS TRIUMPH IN GERMAN POLLING; NATIONALISTS LOSE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the German federal election in which the Nazi Party only got 2.6 % of the vot... See More
Emilio Portes Gill elected Mexican president...
Item #643866
September 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1928
* Emilio Portes Gill elected
* 41st President of Mexico
The front page has a one column heading: "PORTES GIL ELECTED MEXICAN PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Great Herbert Hoover election rotogravure portrait....
Item #648008
November 11, 1928
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, November 11, 1928
* Herbert Hoover presidential election
* Great portrait photograph for display & more
The front page of this photo section has a great portrait photograph of Herbert Hoover with heading: "Herbert Hoover, President-Elect of the United States". (see) Terrific for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure ... See More
1929 Herbert Hoover Inaugural photo...
Item #682829
March 03, 1929
PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 3, 1929
* President Herbert Clark Hoover
* Inauguration - inaugural photo
The front page has a nice color photo of Hoover with: "Herbert Clark Hoover; Thirty-first President of the United States" (see) Great for display. A few other related photos inside.
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in good condition.... See More
The inauguration of Herbert Hoover...
Item #573938
March 05, 1929
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1929
* President Herbert Hoover inauguration (1st report)
* Photos
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "HOOVER TAKES OATH AS PRESIDENT; CALLS ON PEOPLE TO HEED LAW; RAIN FAILS TO MAR CEREMONY" with subheads and related photos. This tells of the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover.
Other news, ... See More
Franklin D. Roosevelt elected governor.....
Item #688693
November 05, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 5, 1930
* New York gubernatorial election, 1930
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR elected governor
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROOSEVELT SWEEPS THE STATE BY 700,000" and more with subheads and photo of Roosevelt. (see) Great to have from the capital of New York.
Complete with... See More
Election of the very first woman Senator...
Item #691216
January 13, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE January 13, 1932
* Hattie Wyatt Caraway
* 1st Woman U.S. Senator elected
* Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
* United States Supreme Court Justice
* Announces retirement
Page 4 has a significant report on the feminist movement, announcing the election of the very first woman Untied States senator with a one column photo and heading: "Elected Senator".
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* Hattie Wyatt Caraway
* 1st Woman U.S. Senator elected
* Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
* United States Supreme Court Justice
* Announces retirement
Page 4 has a significant report on the feminist movement, announcing the election of the very first woman Untied States senator with a one column photo and heading: "Elected Senator".
Eamon De Valera elected president...
Item #631847
March 10, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 10, 1932
* Eamon De Valera elected president
* Fianna Fail - Dail
* Ireland - Irish
The front page has one column headings that include: "DE VALERA ELECTED PRESIDENT BY DAIL", "Cheered as He is Selected to Head Cabinet--Chooses Republican Aides", "Takes Oath Of Allegiance" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Adolph Hitler loses 1932 election...
Item #669726
April 11, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 11, 1932
* Adolph Hitler vs. Paul Von Hindenburg
* Last major setback before rise to power (Hitler)
* Germany presidential election
The front page has a six column headiong: "Hindenburg Defeats Hitler for Presidency" with subheads. A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the German election of Presid... See More
German federal election... Nazi Party gains...
Item #649497
August 01, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1932
* German federal election (1st report)
* Nazi Party & Adolph Hitler's rise
* Important gain of the Third Reich
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RIGHT PARTIES FAIL TO CARRY GERMANY; NAZI SEATS DOUBLED" with subheads. First report coverage on the German federal election which made the Nazi Party the largest in parliamen... See More
Hermann Goering elected President of Reichsatg...
Item #564139
August 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 31, 1932
* Hermann Goering elected president of the new Reichstag
* Early Hitler and Nazis before total power
This 36 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page that include: "REICHSTAG IS CALM; WILL ASK HINDENBURG TO LET IT CONTINUE" "Nazi Is Elected Speaker--'Toleration' of the Present Cabinet Is Likely" "... See More
Hermann Göring elected President of Reichsatg...
Item #638150
August 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1932
* Nazi leader Hermann Göring
* Elected president of the Reichstag
The top of the front page has one column headings: "REICHSTAG IS CALM; WILL ASK HINDENBURG TO LET IT CONTINUE" "Nazi Is Elected Speaker--'Toleration' of the Present Cabinet Is Likely" "Red Assails The President" and more. (see) First report coverag... See More
Franklin D. Roosevelt 1st presidential election...
Item #692375
November 09, 1932
THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, November 9, 1932
* Franklin D. Roosevelt 1st election
* FDR inherits a troubled economy
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ***
The front page has a banner headline: "LANDSLIDE FOR ROOSEVELT" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage on the 1st of 4 presidential election victories by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back... See More
Great FDR 1st election rotogravure photos....
Item #653600
November 13, 1932
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, November 13, 1932.
* Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1st presidential election
* Great portrait photograph for display & more
The front page of this photo section has a great portrait photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt with heading: "Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt Of New York, President-Elect Of The United States. (see) Terrific for displ... See More
LaGuardia elected mayor of New York City...
Item #569043
November 08, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1933
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia elected mayor of New York City
This 36 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "New York Victors and Vanquished"
Also a nice seven column headline on page 2: "LAGUARDIA SWEPT INTO OFFICE BY 250,000 PLURALITY"
Other news of the day. Light bro... See More
Adolph Hitler gains power w/ election win.....
Item #617847
November 13, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 13, 1933
* Adolph Hitler wins elections
* Nazis gain strength
* Germany changing
The front page has a one column heading: "SUPPORT GIVEN HITLER, NAZIS IN PLEBISCITE IS LANDSLIDE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Adolph Hitler's victory in Germany's election making him and his Nazi Party gain much strength within the coun... See More
William Lyon Mackenzie King elected again....
Item #646305
October 15, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1935
* William Lyon Mackenzie King
* Canadian federal election
* Prime Minister of Canada
* Liberal Party
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CANADA IS SWEPT BY THE LIBERALS IN DECISIVE VOTE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on William Lyon Mackenzie King winning the Canadian federal election for Prime Minister of Canada... See More
Abraham Lincoln's election address found...
Item #685976
February 12, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1936
* Abraham Lincoln original manuscript found
* Speech from his re-election of 1864
Page 14 has a one column heading: "LOST MANUSCRIPT OF LINCOLN IS FOUND" with subhead and large photostat of the original manuscript of Lincoln's speech on November 10, 1864.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the... See More
German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936...
Item #655183
March 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1936
* German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936
* Adolph Hitler - military occupation of the Rhineland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HITLER GETS BIGGEST VOTE; MANY BLANKS COUNTED IN; 542,953 ARE INVALIDATED" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition... See More
LaGuardia elected mayor of New York City...
Item #670677
November 03, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1937
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia
* Re-elected mayor of NYC
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LAGUARDIA IS RE-ELECTED BY 454,425" with subheads and photo of La Guardia. Nice for display. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 44 pages, light... See More
Edward Grant Barrow elected President of the New York Yankees...
Item #557493
January 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1939 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headlines on page 23: "Barrow Is Elected President of Yanks After George Ruppert Declines Post" with many subheads and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Grant Barrow (May 10, 1868 - December 15, 1953) was an American manager and e... See More
Lou Gehrig gets special election for Hall of Fame...
Item #687449
December 08, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1939
* Lou Gehrig "The Iron Horse"
* New York Yankees baseball
* To get in Hall of Fame due to illness
* Baseball Writers' Association of America
Page 37 has a small and somewhat inconspicuous one column heading: "Writers Vote To Put Gehrig In Hall Of Fame" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 ... See More
Thomas Dewey elected governor...
Item #624704
November 04, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 4, 1942
* Thomas E. Dewey elected New York Governor
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DEWEY ELECTED GOVERNOR IN STATE SWEEP" with subheads and a nice photo of Thomas E. Dewey. More on the inside pages. Nice to have in this famous New York title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complet... See More
Winston Churchill loses election... Near the end of the war with Japan...
Item #667764
July 27, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, N.C., July 27, 1945
* Winston Churchill's upset defeat
* 1945 United Kingdom general election
* Clement Attlee & the Labour Party
* War with Japan near the end
The front page has a two column photo showing Clement Attlee with heading: "New British Premier" Also a two column heading: "Clement Attlee To Form New British Governmen... See More
Juan Peron elected President of Argentine...
Item #557211
February 25, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 25, 1946
* Juan Peron elected President of Argentina
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* ARGENTINES BALLOT IN ORDERLY CROWDS FOR NEW PRESIDENT
* Nation's Poll of 3,000,000 Under Guard of Army Is Peaceful Everywhere
and more. Continues on page 3 with related photos.
Other news of the day. Rag editio... See More
Harry Truman's inauguration...
Item #682211
January 20, 1949
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Jan. 20, 1949 This newspaper took a different approach on the coverage of Harry Truman's inauguration.
Typically the front page carries a large photo of the new President. This issue has an ink-drawing captioned: "Harry S. Truman: From Farm Boy to President" with the only photo on page 2, showing him walking into the White House/
The six... See More
Yitzhak Den-Zvi elected 2nd president of Israel...
Item #616635
December 09, 1952
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1952
* Yitzhak Ben-Zvi elected 2nd president of Israel
* Labor Zionist leader
A two column headline: "Ben-Zvi Elected President Of Israel in Dramatic Vote" with subhead: "Successor to Weizmann Wins on 3d Ballot After Leftists Shift to Him" and a one column photo of Ben-Zvi.
Complete in 68 pages, light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Eisenhower Inauguration...
Item #556404
January 20, 1953
THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, January 20, 1953.
* Dwight Eisenhower inauguration as President
* World War II General
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* Eisenhower In As President
with subheads and photo of Ike.
Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration...
Item #621157
January 20, 1953
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Jan. 20, 1953 This issue features a banner headline of "Eisenhower Is Sworn in as President" with subheads and one column photo of Eisenhower. Other news of the day.
The complete 4 page issue in good condition.
Eisenhower's inauguration in a newspaper from the nation's capital...
Item #688868
January 20, 1953
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania., Jan. 20, 1953
* Dwight Eisenhower - Ike
* President of U.S. inauguration
The top of the front page has a banner headline announcing: "EISENHOWER BECOMES 34TH PRESIDENT" with subheads and photo. More inside.
Complete with 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
Dwight Eisenhower Election, 1956...
Item #216195
November 07, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 7, 1956.
* Dwight Eisenhower Wins Election
* Dwight Eisenhower Wins Election
This 40 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR EISENHOWER" with subheads that include: "Margin of President Looming as Massive; Stevenson Concedes" and more. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condit
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Dwight Eisenhower wins the election...
Item #609844
November 07, 1956
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 1956
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Elected president of the United States
At the very top of the front page: "ELECTION EXTRA" and followed by a large, bold banner headline: "IKE LANDSLIDE" and related subheads.
The complete sections 1 & 2 (of 4) with 32 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Eisenhower's inauguration in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #654501
January 21, 1957
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1957 Certainly great to have an inaugural report in a Washington newspaper. The banner headline announces: "Thousands See President Sworn" with a large photo showing Dwight D. Eisenhower taking the oath of office. Various related subheads on the front page.
The complete issue with all 8 sections including the color "Inaugural Souve... See More
Inauguration and death of Pope John XXIII...
Item #637653
November 05, 1958
IL MESSAGGERO, Rome, Italy, a pair of issues dated Nov. 5, 1958
* Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the "Pope of the people"
* Pope John XXIII papal inauguration & death reports
and June 4, 1963 The first issue has considerable reporting on the inauguration of Pope John XXIII as Pope, and the latter issue of the same title reports his death. Great to have both reports in t... See More
John F. Kennedy is elected President...
Item #672542
November 09, 1960
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 9, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK elected president
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEN. KENNEDY WINS" with photos of both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. A displayable issue of an event seldom saved at the time prior to his assassination.
Incomplete issue containing 8 pages (1-4, 9-12), in good condition. Would be great... See More
Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election...
Item #562371
November 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962
* Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo
* Nice headline for display
* From Massachusetts
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachu... See More
New Pope elected... Bob Hayes breaks record...
Item #637705
June 22, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1963 The front page has a four-column, three-line headline "CARDINAL MONTINI ELECTED POPE; LIBERAL, 65, WILL REIGN AS PAUL VI; LIKELY TO CONTINUE JOHN'S WORK" with subhead "5th Vote Decisive" "New Pontiff Gives His Blessing to Crowd -- Coronation June 30". "Giovanni Battista Cardinal Montini, 65-year-old archbishop of Milan,... See More
Lyndon Johnson elected President...
Item #673407
November 04, 1964
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Nov. 4, 1964
* Lyndon B. Johnson presidential election
The banner headline proclaims: "JOHNSON LANDSLIDE" with subheads and photos. Nice for display.
The complete first section only with 16 pages, light toning, minor wear and tiny white paint splatter along the central fold, generally good.... See More
Inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson...
Item #681271
January 21, 1965
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1965
* Lyndon B. Johnson inauguration
The best issues to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post.
This issue has a nice two line banner headline: "Johnson Takes Oath & Vows Drive For Great Society, World Without Hate" with a ftpg. color photo of Chief Justice Ea
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* Lyndon B. Johnson inauguration
The best issues to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post.
This issue has a nice two line banner headline: "Johnson Takes Oath & Vows Drive For Great Society, World Without Hate" with a ftpg. color photo of Chief Justice Ea
Robert Kennedy wins election...
Item #160832
June 29, 1966
EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer, New York, June 29, 1966 Two line, five column head: "Incumbents Meet Defeat; Kennedy Is Triumphant" Subheads include: "Kennedy Wins Battle For Personal Prestige" plus a one column photo of Sen. Robert Kennedy. Also on the front page is a photo of the needle-nose Lockheeds' mockup mode of the supersonic transport 2000 SST which will fly at 1... See More
Ronald Reagan elected California governor...
Item #566280
November 09, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966
* Ronald Reagan elected
* California governor
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Nixon is elected President of the United States...
Item #690986
November 06, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER, Election Extra, Los Angeles, November 6, 1968
* Richard Nixon elected president of United States
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NIXON'S THE ONE" with subhead and related photo. Nice for display. Nice to have in a California publication, the state that Nixon over the top for the win.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, light toning and minor w... See More
Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...
Item #210049
January 20, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 20, 1969. This 24 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Nixon to Assume Presidency Today" plus relatred photos that tell of Richard Nixon's Inauguration day. Other interesating headlines on the fron page include: "His Burden Lifted, LBJ Heads for History" & "Binoculars, Rifle Aid Police In ... See More
Richard Nixon Inauguration...
Item #209270
January 21, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 21, 1969. This 36 page newspaper is in nice condition and has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "Nixon Asks Nation to Strive For Peace at Home, Abroad" with subhead: "Given Oath As 37th President" with related photos.
Nixon's second inauguration... considerable details...
Item #686945
January 21, 1973
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Arizona, January 21, 1973 The banner headline reads "Nixon predicts enduring peace" with subhead "Inaugural talk emphasizes ending Viet war 'with honor'". This was President Nixon's second inauguration. A photo of Nixon and his wife, Pat, riding in the limo is also on the front page. Additional photos are inside.
This is the out... See More
Jimmy Carter wins Presidential Election...
Item #654793
November 04, 1976
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Phila, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1976 Jimmy Carter Claims Victory, becomes president of the United States. The front page has the banner headline (with accompanying photo): "Carter Claims His Victory," with subheads: "Rizzo role: kingmaker," and "The sun shines at Plains." Additional related articles are found on the front page as well... See More
Ronald Reagan inauguration speech...
Item #688904
January 22, 1985
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 22, 1985
* Ronald Reagan inauguration for 2nd term
Front page headline reads: "President Vows to Stay on Course in 2nd Term " accompanied by an image of President and Mrs. Reagan captioned, "President and Mrs. Reagan take to the dance floor Monday evening as festivities wound down".
Additionally, pages 6-7 have full page coverage which cont... See More
Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel in a L..A. newspaper....
Item #674466
April 09, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1986
* Clint Eastwood, actor and filmmaker
* Wins election for mayor of Carmel
* Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The front page has a one column heading: "Eastwood Wins Easy Victory in Carmel Vote" with photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 23 with another related photo. Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry. Rar... 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
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
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