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From where Kennedy was the day before his assassination...
Item #687554
November 22, 1963
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
Kennedy's assassination, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #701835
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* From our nation's capital
The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED BY SNIPER IN TEXAS" with two large photos, one: "President Kennedy lies slumped in the back seat of a limousine...".
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
This is t... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #701953
November 22, 1963
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
John Kennedy Slain...
Item #551423
November 22, 1963
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shoot... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #705932
November 22, 1963
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
The president assassinated...
Item #604523
November 22, 1963
JOURNAL AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 22, 1963 The complete first section with pages 1-26. Very light dirtiness & edge wear, generally nice.
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #609981
November 22, 1963
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
Same day reports on the John F. Kennedy assassination...
Item #691447
November 22, 1963
THE CINCINNATI POST - 8 Star Extra, Ohio Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON PRESIDENT" with a large photo of Kennedy moments before being shot. Various related subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson.
The complete first section, pages 1-14 (of 60), foxing at the margins and central fold, some minor tears at the central fold.... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #687555
November 22, 1963
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
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #705266
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963
* Unique JFK assassination issue
See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Unlike most issues of the day, which would have had a photo of JFK on the front page and a headline like "Kennedy Assassinated" with a wealth of reporting, this newsppaer... See More
Dallas tragedy...
Item #551449
November 22, 1963
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
Where Kennedy was to be next...
Item #701823
November 22, 1963
THE AUSTIN STATESMAN, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963
* The visit that never happened
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
This is the city where President Kennedy was to be later on November 22 following his talk at the Dallas Trade Mart.
This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy
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* The visit that never happened
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
This is the city where President Kennedy was to be later on November 22 following his talk at the Dallas Trade Mart.
This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy
JFK is assassinated...
Item #714330
November 22, 1963
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...
Item #721749
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
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 DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of &q... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #718623
November 23, 1963
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
Item #559408
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 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 DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had....
Item #602952
November 23, 1963
(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
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #711760
November 23, 1963
(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues 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 which is a quite rare & extremely desirabl... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 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 DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a sma
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The two-line, bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a sma
John F. Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #687553
November 23, 1963
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination w/ many photos
A two line banner head: "Kennedy Assassinated - Johnson Sworn As President" with the two front page photos showing the Kennedys just moments before the fatal shot, and L.B. Johnson being sworn in as President.
Photos of his life appear on pages 3 & 5.
Complete in two section... See More
President Kennedy Is assassinated...
Item #699125
November 23, 1963
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
President Kennedy is slain...
Item #551242
November 23, 1963
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 23, 1963 This issue features a headline: "KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Pro-Castro Sniper Arrested". This features a large photo of John F. Kennedy and a photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.
This complete issue has lite discoloration and staining at the central fold otherwise is in good condition. (see photos for det... See More
Assassination of JFK with many photos...
Item #699367
November 23, 1963
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
Report of Kennedy's assassination in a Turkish newspaper...
Item #695741
November 23, 1963
ULUS ADIMIZ ANDIMIZDIR, Nov. 23, 1963
* President John. F. Kennedy
* JFK assassination - murder
A newspaper from Turkey reporting the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The name of the newspaper translates, roughly: "Our Nation Name Is Our Oath". It is entirely in the Turkish language.
Folio size, presumed complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Dramatic issue on the assassination of JFK...
Item #705645
November 23, 1963
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Lee Harvey Oswald as a suspect (early)
One of the more dramatic issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy with a wide, black mourning border around the entire front page.
The banner headlines: PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Johnson Takes Office" with 3 related photos. Mu... See More
Assassination of President Kennedy...
Item #550568
November 24, 1963
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.
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #649295
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
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Famous photo of John-John saluting his dad - JFK...
Item #707311
November 26, 1963
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
President Lyndon B. Johnson... Lee Oswald...
Item #584803
January 05, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 5, 1964 The front of this issue contains a photo of President Lyndon B. Johnson with an exclusive interview "President Johnson Talks About His Mother & His Father" which includes additional photos. An article entitled "Can We abolish Hate?" is about Lee Oswald. Additional stories and advertisements are within... See More
Item #161996
January 09, 1964
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!
Billy Graham to run for U.S. president ?...
Item #711846
February 01, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 1, 1964
* American evangelist Billy Graham
* Southern Baptist minister - civil rights
* To run for United States president ?
The front page has a one column heading: "Evangelist Graham for President?" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 20+ pages, small binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Jimmy Hoffa guilty...
Item #563487
March 12, 1964
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
Historic Civil Rights Bill passing the Senate in 1964...
Item #718618
June 19, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 19, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes United States Senate (eve)
The top front page has a banner headline on the day of the historic moment during the Civil Rights movement: "OK of Rights Bill Near; Goldwater Voting 'No'" Nice for display. Coverage on the day of the Senate's passage of this historic Civil Rights Act, wh... See More
The historic Civil Rights Act...
Item #577022
July 02, 1964
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
The historic Civil Rights Act...
Item #704598
July 02, 1964
THE BRYAN TIMES, Ohio, July 2, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes Congress - signing into law
* Nice headline for display
* Early, same day report
The front page features an historic banner headline: "HOUSE PASSES RIGHTS BILL".
The report begins: "The House finally passed and sent to the White House today far-reaching civil rights legislation born of r... See More
1964 Barry Goldwater nomination..
Item #709396
July 16, 1964
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
Jimmy Hoffa guilty...
Item #637802
July 27, 1964
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, July 27, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Teamsters leader
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Guilty in Union Pension Fraud Case".
Other news of the day including much on the Rochester NY race riots. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicte... See More
The Warren Commission report...
Item #595550
September 28, 1964
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
1964 Ben Shahn drawing of Barry Goldwater...
Item #703779
October 29, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 29, 1964
* Ben Shahn - American Jewish artist
* Social realism - left wing political views
* Barry Goldwater as a baby etching - cartoon
* Republican presidential candidate
* "Vote for Lyndon Johnson" campaign
The front page has a pro-Lyndon Johnson and anti-Barry Goldwater drawing by artist Ben Shahn which is... See More
March from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #687052
March 13, 1965
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
Jerry Ford... Gerald Ford before he was president...
Item #584794
March 28, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS SUNDAY PICTORIAL, Detroit, Michigan, March 28, 1965 The front cover of this Sunday insert features "GOP Leader Jerry Ford" (Gerald Ford) seated on the capitol steps with an inside articles entitled "Ford's Capitol Future" and "New Image for the GOP: Jerry Ford" which includes additional photos. Additional articles and advertisements are with... See More
Actress Linda Darnell critically burned... Opening of the Astrodome...
Item #637732
April 10, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 10, 1965 The front page has a two column, three line headline "Linda Darnell Burned Critically In Rescue Effort". "Actress Linda Darnell suffered critical burns Friday in a heroic rescue attempt in a friend's flame-swept home. Burns of second and third degree covered 80 per cent of her body..." This includes a small photo of Darnell... See More
Adlai Stevenson's death report...
Item #637788
July 14, 1965
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1965
* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
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* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
1965 Vietnam War draft announcement...
Item #696157
July 28, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1965
* President Lyndon B. Johnson
* Vietnam War draft announcement
* United States military forces
The front page has a headline announcing: "LBJ DOUBLES THE DRAFT" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Medicare signed into law in 1965...
Item #714117
July 31, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 31, 1965
* Medicare Act is signed into law
* President Lyndon Johnson signs
* Health insurance for senior citizens
The front page has a three column heading: "Medicare Bill Signing Tribute to Truman" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
Note: On... See More
Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law...
Item #704153
August 12, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 12, 1965
* Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law
* Civil Rights Movement - racial discrimination
* President Lyndon B. Johnson - editorial
Page 9 has a editorial by Howard Moody headed: "The Challenge: A Bill Comes Due" with lead-in: "The Press of Freedom" (see images) Johnson signed the act just a few d... See More
1965 Pro-Vietnam War march in NYC...
Item #721165
October 31, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 31, 1965
* Pro-Vietnam War march in NYC
* Support of American troops
During the Vietnam War, much had been reported on the protests against U.S. action there. Here is a report of American citizens in support of our efforts over there. The front page has a three column heading: "65,000 Stage March in NY In Support of Vietnam War" with related photo. (... See More
Wilt Chamerlain NBA scoring record...
Item #556777
February 15, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated February 15, 1966
* Wilt Chamberlain
* Philadelphia 76ers
* Bob Pettit
* NBA Basketball all-time scoring record made
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5:
* 'Wilt' Proves His Point Shattering Pettit's Mark
Other news of the day. Light browning with some tiny binding holes along the spine,... See More
1966 American flag burning as art ?...
Item #718430
April 14, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 14, 1966
* American flag burning in theater performance
* Puerto Rican artist Jose Rodriquez-Soltero
* Timothy Leary appearance ad - Andy Warhol
Page 7 has a heading: "American Flag Burned In Theatre Spectacle" with lead-in: "Closing Threatened" and 2 related photos. (see images)
AI notes: In 1966, Jos&eacu... See More
1966 Julius sip-in... serving homosexuals...
Item #710436
May 05, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 5, 1966
* Julius sip-in - Mattachine Society fight
* Serving homosexuals at bars - restaurants
* Dick Leitsch and Craig Rodwell w/ photo
The top of page 15 has a heading: "Three Homosexuals In Search of a Drink" with lead-in: "Civil Liberties" and photo of the three men involved. (see images) Great to have in ... See More
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