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680040

Death and obituary of Shirley Chisholm...

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January 04, 2005

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 4, 2005  



* Death of Shirley Chisholm

* 1st African American Woman elected to the United States Congress



Page 10 of Section B has a half-page report on the death and obituary of "Shirley Chisholm, 80: Ran for President, Served 13 Years in Congress." She was the first African-American to be elected to the United States Congress; and in 1972 the ... See More  

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London terrorrist bombings... Disney's feud...

Death reports of Edward Smith and Al Loving - noteworthy Black Americans...

Item #707217

July 09, 2005

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005



* Edward "Eddie" Smith - co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association

* Al Loving - African American abstract expressionist painter

* Day-2 reports - London Bombings by Islamic terrorists

* Disney feud settled



The "Obituaries" have the death reports of two prominent Black Americans. Pg. B12 has: "Edward Smith; 81; Fought for ... See More  

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707309

Death of Coretta Scott King... MLK wife...

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February 01, 2006

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 1, 2006



* Coretta Scott King death

* Martin Luther King's wife

* Civil Right activist

* African American equality



The front page has a two column heading: "She Built a Legacy by Preserving One" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more on pages 10 & 11 with 5 more related photos.

Complete with all section (90+ pages, great condition.

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720319

2007 death of Coach Eddie Robinson... Grambling State football...

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April 05, 2007

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 5, 2007



* Head coach Eddie Robinson death

* Grambling State University football

* Negro - black college - civil rights icon

* During racial segregation in college sports



Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Record-setting Grambling coach made civil rights part of game plan" with lead-in: "Eddie Robinson: 1919-2007" and... See More  

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629582

First African-American President of the United States...

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November 05, 2008

USA TODAY, November 5, 2008  This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "America makes history, Obama Wins! " with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see)

Nice condition.



Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog:

Regardless of your view on the recent U.S. election, one

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Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...

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November 05, 2008

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008



* Barrack Obama elected President of the United States

* Hometown newspaper of first African-American president



Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown.



This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is ... See More  

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Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...

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November 05, 2008

(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 2008 and Jan. 21, 2009  A great pair of issues reporting both the election and inauguration of the first African-American president to occupy the White House.

The banner headline of the 5th is a simple: "OBAMA" beneath which is: "Racial Barrier Falls In Decisive Victory". The banner headline of the 21st announces: "OBAMA TAKES OATH, A... See More  

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"The Book Thief" - premier ad and review...

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November 08, 2013

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 8, 2013



* 12 YEARS A SLAVE - 

* THE BOOK THIEF REVIEW



Page D2 has a large ad for the premiere of "The Book Thief", with a corresponding review on page D7. Page D6 has an advertisement for "12 YEARS A SLAVE". Other large ads include: "CAPTAIN PHILLIPS", "ABOUT TIME" and "ALL IS LOST". 

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