Kennedy's last public address...

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963  Obviously unknown at the time but less than 4 weeks later John F. Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.

The front page has an article: "Kennedy, Honoring Frost, Bids U.S. Heed Its Artists" which carries over to page 87, where is found what would prove to be the last public address by JFK.

The heading on page 87 reads: "Text of President's... See More  

JFK's 1963 Arlington National Cemetery ceremony...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 12, 1963



* President John F. Kennedy - JFK

* "A Special Day", 11 November, 1963

* Veteran's Day ceremonies w/ photo

* Arlington National Cemetery - Virginia

* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier visit



The front page has a six column heading: "Kennedy Leads Tribute to War Dead" with lead-in: "Taps...A Wreath...And 21 Guns" and photo ... See More  

John F. Kennedy assassinated...

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".

All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a... See More  

President Kennedy is assassinated...

PATERSON EVENING NEWS--EXTRA, New Jersey, Nov. 22, 1963 



* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination

* Nice headline w/ photo for display

* Early, same day 1st report coverage



The banner headline is one of the larger ones for this report: "PRESIDENT SLAIN  Dies Of Assassin's Shot" with a photo of "President John F. Kennedy" and breaking reports on the assassinatio... See More  

Kennedy is slain...

DAILY BREEZE, Torrance, California, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline: "ASSASSIN'S BULLET KILLS PRESIDENT" with the subhead "Governor Of Texas Also Shot - Gunshots By Sniper Hit Kennedy in Head". A photo of the President riding in the motorcade us prior to the shooting is shown, as well as ... See More  

From where Kennedy was the day before his assassination...

THE HOUSTON PRESS--4th EXTRA, Nov. 22, 1963 



* From the city where JFK was the previous day



President Kennedy was in Houston the day before his fateful trip to Dallas.

The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED ! " "SHOT DOWN IN DALLAS" with subheads: "Johnson President! Connally Wounded" with 3 related photos.

 Presumably the complete issue of... See More  

First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...

THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963



* Same day of JFK's assassination



 Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.

Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--Nov... See More  

First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...

THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963  Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.

Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More  

Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...

HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963 



* John F. Kennedy assassination



Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).

The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More  

Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...

HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963



* John F. Kennedy assassination

* Early, same day report w/ photos



Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "President Assassinated In Dallas Ambush" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page.

The ftpg. photo shows a happy John & Jackie Kennedy headed: "Shortly Before He Wa... See More  

Dallas tragedy...

EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.

This is the first section only and has lite discoloration a... See More  

JFK is assassinated...

WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Nov. 22, 1963 



* John F. Kennedy assassination



The banner headline reads: "Assassin Kills President Kennedy" with related subheads. The photo on the front page is the iconic one of the secret service agent crawling on the back of the limousine.

Nice to have a same-day report, as many first reports on the JFK assassination were dated November 23, bein... See More  

Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 



* President John F. Kennedy JFK assassination

* From the city where he was assassinated

* Slightly 2nd rate with minor left margin wear



A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.

The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON... See More  

Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had....

(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues Nov. 23 & 25, 1963) on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.



Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.



You get the November 23, 1963 edition with a first report ... See More  

One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...

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President Kennedy Is assassinated...

THE PLAIN DEALER--Extra, Cleveland, Nov. 23, 1963  



* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination

* Lee Harvey Oswald as a suspect (early)



The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON TAKES OATH" with subhead "Shot In Head By Sniper In Dallas Road". The photos show the motorcade just after the shooting and of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.

Pages... See More  

Assassination of JFK with many photos...

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 23, 1963  



* John F. Kennedy assassination



The front page is dominated by the dramatic report: "PRESIDENT KILLED" with a related subhead, and the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn into office on board the airplane before returning to Washington. Much more inside as the photos show.

Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, light dirtiness to the ... See More  

Assassination of President Kennedy...

SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, November 24, 1963



The front page of this issue shows a photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson soon after the assassination of President Kennedy.  The accompanying headline reads:  "JOHNSON LEADS MOURNING".



This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 48 pages.

Famous photo of John-John saluting his dad - JFK...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, Nov. 26, 1963



* John F. Kennedy funeral

* Famed photo of JFK Jr. saluting as casket passes by

* Jackie receives the flag



The front page has a nice photo showing John Jr. saluting with headlines: "President's Funeral -- Pledge by Johnson" and "A Solemn Procession Through Washington As the World Mourns". Considerably more details are present an... See More  

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS newspaper dated January 9, 1964. See the photo below for the front page headline concerning President Johnson's War on Poverty, which has become part of his legacy. You get the complete issue which is in nice condition. A significant issue!

Jimmy Hoffa guilty...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1964



* Jimmy Hoffa guilty of bribery

* Jail sentence imposed



This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Sentenced To Eight Years".



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicted of attempted bribery of a grand juror and jailed f... See More  

The historic Civil Rights Act...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 2, 1964



* Civil Rights Act of 1964...  Day of signing

* Lyndon B. Johnson



This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:

"House Ready To Vote On Civil Rights Today" which tells of this historic act would be signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on this day.



Other news of the day including various advertisin... See More  

1964 Barry Goldwater nomination..

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, 5th Election Extra, July 16, 1964



* Barry Goldwater presidential nomination

* United States - Arizona Senator



The front page has a nice banner headline: "GOLDWATER WINS; L.A. Votes Bring end To the Cliffhanger" with subheads and photo.

Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold, generally in good condition.... See More  

The Warren Commission report...

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 1964  



* re. John F. Kennedy assassination



The top of the front page has: "Better Security Demanded for President" and "Johnson Appoints Committee to Advise on Warren Report". The front page has the report of the Warren Commission on the Kennedy assassination and notes in part: "...The main conclusion by the seve... See More  

March from Selma to Montgomery...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 13, 1965 



* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama 

* Martin Luther King Jr.

* Fight for Civil Rights era original



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "President Ready Anytime To Talk With Alabama Governor" (see) Also a one column heading: "Start Fund For Slain Minister" (see)

Complete in 8 pages, a few small binding h... See More