U.S. Presidents
U.S. Presidents
Nixon's choice is Gerald Ford...
Item #677337
October 13, 1973
DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, October 13, 1973 The front page of this tabloid issue carries the headline "NIXON'S CHOICE IS GERALD FORD" with the subhead "Congress Chiefs Applaud Pick". The article within the issue has "President Names Gerald Ford" "Nixon Reveals Veep in TV Address" "Fight Looms Over New VP". Other news of the day is also wit... See More
1973 Richard Nixon impeachment rally advertisement...
Item #704851
November 08, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8, 1973
* President Richard Nixon impeachment ?
* Manhattan march and rally advertisement
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer concert advertisement
* Progressive rock supergroup - Madison Square Garden
Page 23 has a 9 x 8 inch advertisement for "IMPEACH NIXON MARCH & RALLY" (see image)
Page 71 has a nice full page adv... See More
Gerald Ford Becomes Vice President - 1973... The Who arrives for concert...
Item #700745
December 07, 1973
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., December 7, 1973
*Gerald R. Ford is sworn in as V.P. - in a Washington D.C. newspaper
The front page has the full-banner headline: "Ford Sworn In as Vice President" with subheads and a related photo. Additional reports are found within, including related photos.
The inside also has two articles related to their arrival in D.C. for
Jewish newspaper on the U.S. & Israel agreement...
Item #210967
June 18, 1974
THE JERUSALEM POST, Israel, June 18, 1974 The front page of this Jewish newspaper has headlines reading: "U.S. Commitment Assured--Rabin" "Long-Term Military Aid" and a photo of President Richard Nixon and Prime Minister Rabin (see photo). Much more on this on the inside pages. The ftpg. also has a photo of Nixon being greeted by King Hussein upon his arrival in Jordan. Nice to have this cont... See More
The death of Argentina president Juan Peron...
Item #706491
July 02, 1974
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, July 2, 1974
* Juan Peron death
* President of Argentina
The front page has a bold headline: "PERON IS DEAD" with photo. First report coverage on the death of Argentina president, Juan Domingo Peron continues on page 2 with 2 more related photos.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid size, good condition.... See More
Moving towards Impeachment of President Nixon...
Item #575044
July 27, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 27, 1974 A three line, four column headline reads "House Panel Moves Toward Vote On First Article Of Impeachment After It Rejects A Delay, 27 to 11" with subhead "Charge Debated - It Alleges 9 'Means' By Which the President Obstructed Justice". This includes a photo of the panel. Other related front page articles are "High Adviser H... See More
Richard Nixon resigns as President...
Item #671339
August 08, 1974
EVENING TRIBUNE, EXTRA, San Diego, August 8, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
* Great headline for display
The front page has a terrific headline above the masthead: "NIXON QUITS" with "Cites losses in Congress, goes without 'bitterness" and two color photos. (see) Great for display. Much more on the following pages.
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, ... See More
Nixon quits... in a California newspaper...
Item #655981
August 08, 1974
EVENING TRIBUNE--EXTRA, San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
The huge banner headline announces: "NIXON QUITS" with subhead: "Cites Losses sin Congress, Goes Without 'Bitterness' " with a photo of him and of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ford. San Diego is not far from his home in San Clemente.
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1... See More
Nixon Resigns the Presidency as reported in the Washington Post...
Item #701406
August 09, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best publication to be had
Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 23... See More
President Richard Nixon "quits"...
Item #674160
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York Aug. 9, 1974 A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON QUITS". The balance has the official announcement: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomorrow."
More coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-siz... See More
1974 President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #620930
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon Resigns
The front page is one of the most dramatic reporting the resignation of the President, with over half of the page taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS" the balance noting: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to S... See More
Ford becomes President, Nixon leaves...
Item #690568
August 09, 1974
WASHINGTON STAR-NEWS, Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 1974 Logically one of the best newspapers for a report of Nixon's resignation and Ford becoming President would be one from the nation's capital.
The front page headlines include: "Ford Becomes President" "Nixon Bids Tearful Farewell to White House" "Political Impact: A Gain for GOP" "Kissinger Will S... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency: reported in the Washington Post...
Item #692661
August 09, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974 Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 230+ year history of the nation's highest office.
The front page fe... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #679326
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.
T... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #688859
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, compl... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #689010
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, compl... See More
Richard Nixon resigns as President...
Item #689848
August 09, 1974
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead in red lettering: "NIXON RESIGNS" with "Ford takes the oath at noon; his first problem: choice of VP" and photos. (see) Nice for display. More inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages of a 134 page newspaper, very nice condit... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency...
Item #699331
August 09, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
This issue is on its way to becoming one of the iconic headlines of the 20th century.
The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subhe... See More
Nixon resigns...
Item #210824
August 09, 1974
PHILADEPHIA DAILY NEWS, Aug. 9, 1974 The front page tells it all with the huge type proclaiming: "IT'S OVER" with the large photo of President Richard Nixon hugging his daughter, Julie Eisenhower. A significant front page on the resignation of Nixon from the presidency. Some of the interior leaves are missing so this is not a complete issue, but it is essentially the front page which... See More
Nixon resigns...
Item #569309
August 09, 1974
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 9, 1974 The ftpg. has a large banner headline reading: "Nixon Resigns; Ford To Step Up" with various related subheads and a photo of Nixon hugging his daughter, and another photo of in-coming President Gerald Ford (see).
This is the complete first section, some wear at the central fold, wear at edges and various foxin... See More
Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #588828
August 09, 1974
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
* Ford Taking Over
This 40 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Nixon Resigning; Ford Taking Over", with subheads and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in good co... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #681100
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #688373
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.
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President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #690177
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, minor margin wea... See More
Gerald Ford becomes the 38th American President...
Item #706353
August 10, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 10, 1974
* Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
* The Watergate nightmare is over!
The front page has a nice headline: "President Ford Pledges: TRUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY" with photo of Ford taking the oath of the presidency. Much more inside with double-page centerfold.
Complete with 28pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.... See More
Gerald Ford becomes the 38th American President...
Item #711172
August 10, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, August 10, 1974
* Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
* The Watergate nightmare is over!
The front page has the three-line banner heading: "FORD SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT; ASSERTS 'NIGHTMARE IS OVER' - Nixon Bids an Emotional Farewell to Washington", with multiple photos. Additional photos and coverage is found on inside pages. Always nice to have notable ... See More
Ford is sworn into office upon Nixon's resignation...
Item #675753
August 10, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Aug. 10, 1974
* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Gerald Ford becomes president
* Best publication to be had
The 2-line banner headline announces: "Ford Becomes 38th President, Promises Openness and Candor" with a front page photo of Nixon headed: "Sad, Emotional Nixon Bids Farewell to Staff" and a larger photo of Gerald R. Ford being sworn i... See More
Ford is sworn into office upon Nixon's resignation...
Item #678548
August 10, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Aug. 10, 1974
* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best title to have
The 2-line banner headline announces: "Ford Becomes 38th President, Promises Openness and Candor" with a ftpg. photo of Nixon: "Sad, Emotional Nixon Bids Farewell to Staff" and a larger photo of Gerald R. Ford being sworn into office. Great to have this notable issue in the Wa... See More
President Ford grants Nixon a full pardon...
Item #691194
September 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York, Sept. 9, 1974
* Evel Knievel's famous jump attempt
* Snake River Canyon - Idaho
* Gerald Ford pardons Richard Nixon
The banner headline announces: "NIXON GETS FULL PARDON" with the bottom half of the ftpg. focused on Evel Knievel's failed attempt to fly across the Snake River Canyon. More inside.
Presumably complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size,... See More
May pardon all...
Nixon and the Watergate Scandal...
Item #688417
September 11, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, September 11, 1974
* Watergate political scandal
* President Richard Nixon and his Cabinet
The front page of this issue features a headline that reads: "MAY PARDON ALL IN WATERGATE" with two related photos. (see) More inside.
Twenty-eight pages, nice condition.
Disney's "Hall of Presidents" - an inspiration for 1976...
Item #701790
March 16, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1976
* The Hall of Presidents
* Walt Disney World
* "The Idea of a President"
Page 26 has a nice article supported by two photos featuring Disney's "Hall of Presidents" attraction found at Disney World. It was one three contributions Walt Disney made to the 1964 New York World's Fair (It's a Small World and Carousel of Progress... See More
1976 "All the President's Men" World premiere ad...
Item #705554
April 05, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 5, 1976
* "All the President's Men" film opening
* World premiere movie advertisement
* American biographical political thriller
* re. Watergate scandal - Richard Nixon
* Actors Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman
Page 67 has a nice full page advertisement for for the World premiere of "All the Presid... See More
Patty Hearst and the SLA...
Item #683240
November 19, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 19, 1976
* Patty Hearst, convicted bank robber, release
* Newspaper heiress, socialite, actress & kidnap victim
The front page banner headline announces: "PATTY GOES HOME" with a subhead: "Released on Bail of $1.5 Million" Patty Hearst was the granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst who in 1974 gained notoriety during the w... See More
Jimmy Carter is inaugurated... best title...
Item #677055
January 21, 1977
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1977
* Jimmy Carter's inauguration
* Best title to have
The best newspaper to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post. The two-line banner headline reads "Carter Is Sworn In as President; Asks 'Fresh Faith in Old Dream'", with various related subheads as well. The ftp... See More
On the death of Elvis Presley, in The Village Voice...
Item #691847
November 07, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 7, 1977
* re. Elvis Presley death
* Drug use
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
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African-Americans may become Mormon priests...
Item #714353
June 10, 1978
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 10, 1978
* Blacks may become Mormon priests
Page 21 has a one column head: "Mormons Let Blacks In Clergy". The report notes in part: "...Mormon Church President Spencer W. Kimball said he had received a revelation from God after praying...to 'extend to every worthy member of the church all of the privileges and ble... See More
Opening of China in 1978... Jimmy Carter...
Item #679279
December 16, 1978
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Dec. 16, 1978
* Opening of China
* Chinese economic reform
* Diplomatic relations speech
* President Jimmy Carter
The front page has a banner headline: "U.S., Red China to exchange envoys" and more with subhead and photos. (see) Text of President Carter's text is on page 30.
Complete with all 88 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.... See More
Nelson (Rocky) Rockefeller's death report...
Item #693765
January 28, 1979
DAILY NEWS, New York, January 28, 1979
* Nelson A. Rockerfeller dies
* 3-time Presidential candidate
* Vice-President under Gerald Ford
The banner headline has: "Nelson A. Rockerfeller 1908-1979", with a large photo. Several pages of coverage with additional photos are found on inside pages. See images for details.
Forty-four pages, tabloid-size, very light toning, good... See More
Patty Hearst is released from prison..
Item #706094
February 02, 1979
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 2, 1979
* Patty Hearst is released from prison
* Kidnapped granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst
The front page has a large photo of Patty Hearst with the caption: "Patty goes free", with additional text. The article continues on page 6 with the heading: "A 'stronger' Patty bounds to freedom", with another related photo.\
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1980 Operation Eagle Claw... Iran hostages...
Item #714661
April 25, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 1980
* Operation Eagle Claw failure - Iran hostages crisis
* United States Armed Forces rescue attempt
* U.S. embassy staff held captive in Tehran, Iran
* Democrat President Jimmy Carter debacle
The front page has a banner headline: "Why Rescue Failed" and more with subheads, related map and photo of Jimmy Carter. (see images) More on page 2.
Compl... See More
Iran hostages free, President is inaugurated...
Item #666211
January 20, 1981
THE CINCINNATI POST, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
Boldly printed at the top of the front page is: "HOSTAGES FREED", the event which took precedence over the inauguration of the President, noted in smaller type further down the front page: "Reagan Becomes 40th President" with a large photo of him.
The complete first se... See More
Ronald Reagan is inaugurated, hostages are released... In a Washington newspaper...
Item #701836
January 21, 1981
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
* Best publication to have ?
Two historic banner headlines on the front page read: "Freed Americans Land in W. Germany" "Reagan Sworn In as the 40th President" with related subheads.
The front page photo shows Ronald Reagan in his motorcade, and another shows former... See More
The Shrinking Dollar...
Item #678657
February 02, 1981
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Feb. 2, 1981 The font page has an interesting illustration re: the U.S. dollar with a sequence of photos titled: "The Shrinking Dollar- what $10 bought in...". Included is a lengthy article which continues on an inside page which illustrates the 5-decade decline of the value of a dollar.
Additional headlines concerning President Re... See More
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #662928
March 30, 1981
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn., March 30, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features banner headline: "Reagan, Three Others Hit by Bullets" with 2 related photos. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #696855
March 30, 1981
ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Nevada, March 30, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features banner headline: "Reagan wounded by assassin" with subheads.
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #637421
March 31, 1981
THE MOBILE REGISTER, March 31, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features a banner headline: "President Reagan wounded is attempted assassination" with subheads and 5 related photos. (see) More inside.
Complete 1st section with all 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #648631
March 31, 1981
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 31, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features a banner headline: "Reagan survives shooting--full recovery expected" with subheads and few related photos. (see) Much moore inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, good condition.... See More
Sandra Day O'Connor sworn into the Supreme Court...
Item #674998
September 26, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1981
* Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
* United States Supreme Court - 1st woman Justice
The front page has a photos showing O'Connor with President Reagan with heading: "A great day for women's equality". (see) Page 3 has a banner heading: "O'Connor takes seat on high court" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Ronald Rea... See More
The assassination of Anwar Sadat...
Item #599340
October 06, 1981
DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, October 6, 1981
* Anwar Sadat assassination
The front page has a four column headline: "Sadat Assassinated in Cairo" with subhead and related photo. This is 1st report coverage on the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, never bound, nice condition.... See More
President Anwar Sadat of Egypt is assassinated...
Item #683591
October 06, 1981
THE CINCINNATI POST, October 6, 1981
* Anwar Sadat assassination
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Egypt's Sadat assassinated during parade near Cairo" with subheads and 2 related photos. More on page 3.
Complete with 28 pages, nice condition.
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