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UN Cease fire accepted by Israel... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651875
June 01, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 1, 1948 The front page has: "UN Cease Fire Appeal Accepted By Jewish State," and: "Arabs Plot Strategy." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Nice for display and/or research. Another front page article tells of the elections being held in Cuba (same day report) which would event... See More
Eduard Benes...
Item #561011
June 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1948
* Communism complete in Czechoslovakia
* Eduard Benes
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Benes Resigns in Prague; Gottwald Likely Successor" with subhead and photo of Benes.
Eduard Benes 'resignation resulted in the Communist complete takeover in Czechoslovakia.
Other news of the day th... See More
Thomas E. Dewey... nominated for President...
Item #700419
June 25, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1948
* Thomas E. Dewey nomination for president
* Pre Dewey defeats Truman issue fame
* Republican Party
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "DEWEY UNANIMOUS REPUBLICAN CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT ON THE THIRD BALLOT; RUNNING MATE WILL BE NAMED TODAY" with many subheads and photo of Dewey. Much more inside. Always nice to have notab... See More
Peacetime draft called for in 1948....
Item #222341
July 21, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1948.
* Cold War draft called for by President Harry Truman
* 1st report
This 48 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "MEN 25 TO REGISTER AUG. 30 FOR DRAFT BY TRUMAN EDICT; OTHERS TO ENROLL BY SEPT. 18" with subheads and complete text by Truman on page 18 signed in type. Other news of the day throughout. Sli
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* Cold War draft called for by President Harry Truman
* 1st report
This 48 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "MEN 25 TO REGISTER AUG. 30 FOR DRAFT BY TRUMAN EDICT; OTHERS TO ENROLL BY SEPT. 18" with subheads and complete text by Truman on page 18 signed in type. Other news of the day throughout. Sli
1948 death of Charles Evans Hughes...
Item #706567
August 28, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1948
* Charles Evans Hughes w/ photos
* Chief Justice of the United States
* 1916 Republican candidate for president
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Justice Hughes Dead at 86; Served the State and Nation" with subhead and photo. (see images) Much more on page 6, loads of text.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in great c... See More
Dwight Eisenhower Recieves Charter At Columbia University...
Item #699762
October 13, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1948
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Becomes Columbia University President
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EISENHOWER TAKES OFFICE AT COLUMBIA; STRESSES FREEDOM" with subheads that include: "19,000 View Ceremonies" plus a two column photo of IKE receiving charter and keys of Columbia University. Much more, including pho... 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
Chiang Kai-shek heads for exile in 1949...
Item #718694
January 22, 1949
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan. 22, 1949
* Fall of Peiping - modern day Beijing
* Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek
* Flees Nanking for Fenghua, Ningbo
* Republic of China (ROC) leader
* The Chinese Revolution of 1949
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "'Retirement' of Chiang May Hasten End of Chinese War" with subheads and related map. (see images)
C... See More
Israel elects its first President... Judaica...
Item #591639
February 17, 1949
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, Topeka, Kansas, February 17, 1949
* Dr. Chaim Weizmann
* 1st president of Israel
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The top of the page 2 has a one column headline: "Weizmann In as Israel President". See photo for brief text. The article is accompanied by a one column photo of Dr. Chaim Weizmann. His election happened on this very day, he being the first Pr... See More
1949 United Jewish Appeal Drive notice...
Item #708353
April 13, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1949
* First president Chaim Weizmann plea
* United Jewish Appeal drive - UJA-A
* Post World War II Jews & Israel donation notice
The back page has a full page notice headed: "UJA-A SACRED DUTY" with subhead: "A Statement by Dr. Chaim Weizmann" and photo. (see images) This was a plea by the first Jewish president for donations to help p... See More
National Security Bill signed in 1949....
Item #554857
August 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 11, 1949.
* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
"Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces" with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House" Mor
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* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
"Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces" with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House" Mor
National Security Bill signed in 1949....
Item #562426
August 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, NY, dated August 11, 1949.
* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
* Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces
with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House"
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* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
* Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces
with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House"
Syrian president assassination in 1949....
Item #588753
August 15, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1949
* Syrian president assassination
* Husni al-Za'im
This 34 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "President, Premier of Syria Are Killed in Officers' Coup" with subhead and photo of Zi'am (see photos). 1st report coverage on the assassination of Husni al-Ziam, president of Syria.
Other n... See More
Federal Republic of Germany is born... Killer Howard Unruh - 2nd day report...
Item #697596
September 08, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sep. 8, 1949
* Federal Republic of Germany is born
* Howard Unruh mass murders - day 2 update
Page one has the 2-line, 2 column heading: "Germans Open Parliament, Demand End to Dismantling", which includes a photo captioned: "Karl Arnild elected president of the Upper House." Additional coverage of this historic event is continued on page 7. ... See More
LPGA forms in 1949...
Item #564463
September 14, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1949
* Ladies Professional Golf Association formation (LPGA)
* Patty Berg - Babe Didrikson Zaharias
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 45: "PRO GROUP FORMED FOR WOMEN'S GOLF" "Organization to Conduct Open Tourney Sept. 22-25--Miss Berg Elected President"
This was the actual formation of the La... See More
India's Constitution announced... Independence realized...
Item #651873
January 24, 1950
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, MA, January 24 & 25, 1950 (a two-issue set) Although India's Independence was guaranteed as of 1947, it did not become a reality until January 26, 1950, when its Constitution became official. This two issue set contains details regarding the Constitution (inside, with photo), the declaration of the former king stepping down from power, and the a... See More
India becomes a Republic...
Item #674573
January 24, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 24, 1950
* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
The front page has a one column heading: "First President Being Elected By India Today" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and m... See More
Thousands To Greet President Truman...
Item #204102
June 08, 1950
MEXICO EVENING LEDGER, June 8, 1950 from Mexico, Missouri. This issue features a nearly page-size photo of President Truman with the headline "Thousands To Greet President" and "Rain or Shine President to Talk". This is the outer leaf only and is in nice condition. See photo for fuller details.
Young evangelist Bill Graham prays with the president Truman...
Item #678870
July 15, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1950
* Young evangelist Billy Graham's 1st White House visit
* Prays with President Harry Truman at the White House
* Would become the spiritual advisor to several Presidents
Buried on page 11 is the historic, but rather inconspicuous report: "President and Evangelist Pray in the White House", followed by a brief description of the... See More
Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...
Item #568087
January 29, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951
* Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed
* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.
Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST ... See More
22nd Amendment... presidential term...
Item #595444
February 27, 1951
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1951
* Twenty-second 22nd Amendment to the United States
The front page has a one column heading: "New 22nd Amendment Cuts Term". 1st report coverage on the passing of the twenty-second amendment which sets a term limit to two for the president of the United States.
Other news and advertisements of the day... See More
Hollywood goes political in 1951 ?...
Item #714094
March 18, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1951
* Fresh Laid Plans released
* Animated comedy short film
* Producer John Sutherland
* Political statement on farming ?
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Cartoon Film Stirs Dispute in West By Satirizing U. S. Farm Planning" (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 92 pages, rag edition in great condition.
source:... See More
Truman fires General MacArthur...
Item #697707
April 11, 1951
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, April 11, 1951
* Douglas MacArthur Fired
* World War II hero
* President Harry Truman
The front page has a banner headline: "PRESIDENT OUSTS M'ARTHUR; RIDGWAY NAMED SUCCESSOR" with subheads and two photos.
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 30 pages, nice for display as such.
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General Douglas MacArthur is relieved of command... The "red scare"...
Item #698370
April 11, 1951
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, April 11, 1951
* Douglas MacArthur Fired
* World War II Pacific hero
* President Harry Truman
The very bold, banner headline announces: "GEN. M'ARTHUR OUSTED FROM ALL COMMAND" with a photo of him as well.
The front page also reports on the "Red Scare" in America at the time, particularly in Hollywood, with a report headed: "... See More
John Raymond Rice... Native American war hero...
Item #720209
August 30, 1951
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 30, 1951
* John Raymond Rice military honors
* Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Nation
* Native American - Indian
* Korean & World War II hero
* Arlington Cemetery interment
The front page is a one column heading: "HERO'S BURIAL FOR GI DENIED IOWA CEMETERY'" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning... See More
Very 1st coast to coast TV broadcast in 1951...
Item #717558
September 05, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 5, 1951
* Very first coast to coast TV broadcast
* President Harry S. Truman on television
* Japanese peace treat conference in S.F.
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TRUMAN AT PARLEY OFFERS JAPAN LIMITED 'PARTNERSHIP OF PEACE'; FOE MASSES SATELLITES IN KOREA" various subheads that include: "TV Spans U.S. for First Time ... See More
President Truman not to run again in 1952...
Item #689532
March 30, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 30, 1952
* President Harry S. Truman not to run
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN REFUSES TO RUN" with lead-in and subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section with 44 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
Fascinating "newspaper" reporting the capture of Texas in 1952...
Item #704509
April 03, 1952
THE LAMPASAS DISPATCH, Texas, "Juvember 33, 1969" A fascinating fictitious newspaper created specifically for "Operation Long Horn--For Maneuver Purposes Only--Not Intended For General Distribution".
The website begins: "In the spring of 1952, as Cold War tensions heightened, Lampasas Countians’ worst fears seemingly materialized, as “enemy troops”... See More
Supreme Court Blocks President...
Item #678589
June 03, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3, 1952
* Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co vs. Sawyer
* Supreme Court decision checks Presidential Authority
The front page has a displayable photo and a 4 column headline: "STEEL SEIZURE HELD INVALID; STRIKE CALLED IMMEDIATELY" which tells of the United States Supreme Court's decision that limited the power of the Presiden... See More
It's Ike...
Item #550537
July 11, 1952
THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1952 This issue has a very displayable front page: "It's Ike", posted on a sign being held up by a Republican Elephant - upon Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower's selection as a presidential candidate by the Republican National Committee. The issue is in great shape, but only contains the outer leave... See More
Dwight Eisenhower nominated for presidency...
Item #595464
July 12, 1952
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, July 12, 1952
* Dwight Eisenhower & Richard Nixon
* Republican presidential nomination
The front page has a six column headline: "'Ike' Opens New 'Crusade'; Truman Insists on 'Fair Deal' Battle" with subheads and related photos. 1st report coverage on Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon's Re... See More
Eisnehower's "Crusade of Freedom"... Man convicted of "leering"...
Item #691351
November 12, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1952
* Convicted of "Leering" from a distance
* Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina
* President Eisenhower's "Crusade of Freedom" speech
The front page has: "Negro in North Carolina Convicted Of Assault by 'Leer' at White Girl", which continues on page 21. It tells of sharecropper Mack Ingram's conviction of... 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
Truman reveals the hydrogen bomb....
Item #675094
January 08, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 8, 1953
* Hydrogen bomb revealed
* President Harry truman
* State of the Union Address
* Russia - Cold war
The front page has a four column heading: "Atomic-War Is Insane, President Tells Stalin" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the sp... See More
Item #553710
January 08, 1953
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 8, 1953
* Hydrogen bomb revealed
* President Harry Truman
* Russia - Cold war
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* 'Death Dust' Weapon Theorized as Possible
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, 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
Item #160753
January 20, 1953
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pa. January 20, 1953 Two line, six column head: "Eisenhower Ends Democratic Rule By Becoming Nation's 34th President" Subhead: "Weather Outlook For Inauguration: Cloudy and Warm" plus related photos. Front page only!
The Eisenhower Family "1st family" Photo...
Item #614851
January 20, 1953
THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, PA January 20, 1953 (single page only) This is a single page from the title and date shown containing a large color double-photo, the top showing the new 1st Family showing the President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, their daughter-in-law, and their three grandchildren. The bottom photo shows an early 1950's full-front view of the White House. The capt... 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.
Baseball's opening season... Philadelphia Phillies, Robin Roberts...
Item #598289
April 12, 1953
PARADE MAGAZINE of the Detroit News, Detroit, Michigan, April 12, 1953 The front cover of the issue features a photo of Robin Roberts, top pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Inside the issue is "This Monday, Ike Starts Pitching" with sub head "The president 9first ex-'pro' ballplayer to be Chief Executive) will start the 1953 season -- and carry on an honored old s... See More
Death of Senator Robert A. Taft...
Item #689515
August 01, 1953
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Aug. 1, 1953
* Senator Robert A. Taft death
* Conservative politician
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TAFT'S DEATH SHOCKS THE NATION" with subheads and related photo.
Roberty Taft was a senator from Ohio, so great to have this report in an Ohio newspaper. He was the eldest son of President William Howard Taft.
The complete first section on... See More
Terry Brennan named Norte Dame coach....
Item #575147
February 02, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954
* Terry Brennan named head coach
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22: "Brennan Youngest Head Coach of Major Eleven" and "New Notre Dame Mentor Only 25, Had Phenomenal High-School Mark" with related photo. This tells of Terry Bre... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger....
Item #586320
April 03, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death
* Yale University football star
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "'Pudge' Heffelfinger, All-Time Grid Great, Dies In Texas At 88" with photo. See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.
Other news, sport... See More
The Formosa Plan/Resolution Passes... Taiwan to be protected from Red China...
Item #711918
January 29, 1955
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1955
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Resolution
* Effort to protect Taiwan from Red China
* Hopeful - but did not resolve hostilities
The front page has the 3-line, 5-column heading: "SENATE VOTES FORMOSA PLAN, 85-3; U.N. TO ACT, MAY INVITE RED CHINA; BRITISH BID SOVIET CURB PEIPING", which includes a related photo and considerable details and... See More
1955 Atomic Bomb peace address...
Item #716934
June 21, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 21, 1955
* "Atom for Peace" United Nations address
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower - IKE
The front page has a banner headline: "'NEW KIND' OF ATOM PEACE" with lead-in: "Ike Suggests" and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, small binding holes along the spine, good condition.
background:... See More
Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease War...
Item #655047
November 06, 1956
MIRROR NEWS EXTRA, Los Angeles, November 6, 1956
* The Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease-Fire..
* "Day of" truce announcement
The front page has the bold, two-line banner heading: "SUEZ CEASE-FIRE CALLED BY BRITISH," with subhead, "Truce Slated Tonight Unless Egypt Attacks." Also found on the front page and within are articles related to the U.S. Pres... See More
Eisenhower wins the White House...
Item #687020
November 07, 1956
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 7, 1956
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Elected president of the United States
The banner headline accounts: "Eisenhower Landslide" along with: "Solid South Broken, Congress in Doubt; Wagner Concedes to Javits; Bush Wins". The Bush mention is Senator Prescott S. Bush of Connecticut, father of President George H.W. Bush, and grandfather of P... 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
Jackie Robinson trade deal...
Item #559692
December 14, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956
* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB baseball retirement
This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Jackie Robinson's potential trade that never happened a... See More
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