U.S. Presidents
U.S. Presidents
The Soviet Union coup, in the "Pravda" newspaper...
Item #698525
August 23, 1991
An interesting set of five PRAVADA newspapers from the Soviet Union from the tumultuous year of 1991, specifically issues dated August 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, all relating to the coup with the August 23 issue including a ftpg. photo of Gorbachev with Yeltsin upon Gorbachev's return from his forced exile.
Complete issues and in great condition. Note the image of Lenin in the upper left corner.... See More
Ukraine becomes independent... Soviet Union collapses...
Item #719984
August 25, 1991
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Aug. 25, 1991
* Declaration of Independence of Ukraine
* Resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev
* Dissolution of the Soviet Union
* President Boris Yeltsin
The front page has a banner headline: "Gorbachev Ends Party Rule; He Seizes Communist Assets, Disbands Cells" with subheads and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (100+ ... See More
President Bush supports Israel in United Nations speech...
Item #653775
September 24, 1991
LOS ANGLES TIMES, September 24, 1991
* President Bush speaks before the United Nations
* Has blunt warning for Iraq
* Urges U.N.to Repeal Zionism-Racism Resolution
The front page has two articles related to President Bush's speech before the United Nations, which tells of his warning to Iraq regarding the detained United Nations inspectors, and his urging of the United Nations to repea... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #705502
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991
* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency
Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front... See More
Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991...
Item #699242
December 22, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 22, 1991
* Dissolution of the Soviet Union - USSR
* Independent states - nations
* First Ukraine president Leonid Kravchuk
The front page has a banner headline: "8 Join Soviet Commonwealth; Historic Decision Groups 11 Former Republics" with subhead and photo showing Boris Yeltsin shaking hands with Leonid Kravchuk. (see images)
The complete 1st sectio... See More
End of the Soviet Union... Cold War ends...
Item #715893
December 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1991
* Dissolution of the Soviet Union
* President Mikhail Gorbachev
* End of the "Cold War"
The front page features a two line banner headline of a significant event: "Gorbachev Steps Down; 'Nuclear Button' to Yelstin; Red Flag Lowered" with subheads and three related photos. Much more inside, lengthy text.
Complete with all ... See More
Madonna "SEX" book... Slick Willie as a Casanova in 1992...
Item #720379
October 27, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1992
* Coffee table book "SEX" release advertisement
* Erotic softcore pornography - sadomasochism
* President Bill Clinton - "Slick Willie"
* Womanizer - rapist - cheating husband
* About to win the 1992 election
Page 13 has a full page advertisement for the newly released Madonna book titled: &q... See More
Best issue President Bill Clinton winning the election...
Item #698309
November 04, 1992
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE, Little Rock, Nov. 4, 1992
* President Bill Clinton
* Wins presidential election (1st)
* Best publication to be had ?
Great to have this event from the capital of Arkansas, Clinton's home state, with a front page headline: "Clinton Wins" with subheads and color photo. More inside with full page pictorial.
Complete sections A thru D (of 9 secti... See More
Bill Clinton elected president of the United States...
Item #687019
November 04, 1992
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1992
* President Bill Clinton
* Wins presidential election (1st)
The three line banner headline announces: "CLINTON WINS DECISIVE MARGIN IN VOTER POLL ACROSS NATION AFTER 12 YEARS OF G.O.P. RULE" with subheads and related photos.
The complete issue with all 3 sections, nice condition.... See More
1992 editorial on Rush Limbaugh...
Item #720439
December 29, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 29, 1992
* Rush Limbaugh editorial on his rise to prominence
* American conservative political commentator
Page 51 has an editorial headed: "Sitting Here in Limbaugh" with photo. This continues on the next page. See images for a portion of the text.
AI notes: In December 1991, The Village Voice pu... See More
Judge Kimba M. Wood withdraws from Attorney General consideration...
Item #694920
February 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 6, 1993
* Judge Kimba M. Wood removes her name from consideration
* Hired an illegal immigrant as a nanny
* President Clinton's search for an Attorney General continues
The front page has: "Hiring Immigrant Kills 2nd Bid for Attorney General," with subhead: "Wood withdraws name from consideration. She admits she employed undocumented worker as... See More
1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation...
Item #673076
August 04, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 4, 1993
* Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation
* United States Supreme Court nomination
* Appointed by President Bill Clinton
The front page has a two column heading: "Ginsburg Confirmed as 2nd Woman on Supreme Court" (see)
Complete 1sqt section only with all 18 pages, light purple toning along the right side due to the paper roll coming to an end, very nice... See More
Final nail in Apartheid...
South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections...
Item #694929
April 27, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1994
* The final nail in Apartheid
* South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections
* Truly historic moment - Nelson Mandela would be elected
* The funeral of (and a tribute to) Richard Nixon
The front page has: "S. Africans Cast Historic Votes," with subheading: "Hospitalized, retirees and disabled flock to polls in high spirits on first... See More
Paula Jones sues Bill Clinton for sexual harassment...
Item #672601
May 07, 1994
LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 7, 1994
* Paula Jones files lawsuit (1st report)
* President Bill Clinton sexual harassment
The bottom of the front page has a small photo of Clinton's lawyer with heading: "Clinton Suit" (see) The top of page 18 has a two column heading: "$700,000 Lawsuit Accuses Clinton of Sex Harassment" with subhead and related photo. (see) Unfortunate for t... See More
Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...
Item #719577
May 11, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1994
* Nelson Mandela becomes president
* Includes his appeal for peace
* South Africa handed over to black majority
The front page has the banner headline: "'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela" with subhead and photo of Mandela taking the oath. Page 10 has additional coverage including the entire text of his inaugural speech and additional ... See More
Bill Clinton gives North Korea nukes in 1994
Item #686019
October 19, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 19, 1994 The top of page 10 has a report from Washington with headline: "Clinton OKs Deal to Stop N. Korea's Nuclear Program" with subhead. (see) Text includes: "will make the United States, the Corean Peninsula and the World safer" This was the speech given by President Bill Clinton which paved the way for North Corea to obtain nuclear weapons.
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Rosa Parks, among others, awarded the Medal of Freedom...
Item #674087
September 10, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 10, 1996
* Rosa Parks - Civil Rights activist
* Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Page 12 has a somewhat inconspicuous report headed: "Clinton Presents Highest Honor, Medal of Freedom, to 11 People" who include Rosa Parks, about whom the article mentions: "...Two of the recipients were not at the ceremony. The President said Rosa Parks... See More
Rosa Parks receives the Medal of Freedom...
Item #674352
September 15, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 15, 1996
* Rosa Parks - Civil Rights activist
* Presented Presidential Medal of Freedom
Page 4 has a somewhat discrete report headed: "Rosa Parks Receives Medal in Oval Office" Text begins with: "President Clinton honored civil rights heroine Rosa Parks...." (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, nice condition.... See More
Inauguration of President Clinton...
Item #607188
January 21, 1997
THE WASHINGTON POST, Jan. 21, 1997 At the very top is: "Special Inauguration Edition" with 3 front page photos on the inauguration of President Clinton. The banner headline: "Clinton Urges an End to Divisions".
Contains sections A and D. Very nice, clean condition.
Linda Tripp, Monica Lewinski, and President Bill Clinton...
Item #688366
January 29, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1998
* The Linda Tripp Tapes
* Monica Lewinski's accusations are validated
* The Clinton-Lewinski Scandal
The front page has the three-column heading: "Tripp's Motives Scrutinized" and "White House Set for 'Nasty, Brutish and Long' Fight". Above the articles is a photo which includes President Clinton. Pages 10 and 11 have add... See More
The "historic" midterm elections of 1998 - Gray Davis & Barbara Boxer breeze...
Item #706136
November 04, 1998
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Nov. 4, 1998
* Historic midterm election
* 1st in over half-a-century where incumbent picks up seats
The front-page, full-banner heading reads: "Demos romp", with subheads: "Davis, Boxer breeze" and "GOP Loses Ground, Keeps Control In House, Senate". Most pages in this section are focused on the elections. See images for detai... See More
President Clinton impeached in 1998...
Item #666660
December 20, 1998
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, December 20, 1998
* President Bill Clinton impeachment
* Perjury and obstruction of justice
The front page features a large, banner headline "IMPEACHED" with with subheads and photo. Nice for display. More inside.
Incomplete issue containing the 1st section only with pages 1-6, nice condition.... See More
President Clinton Acquitted...
Item #575042
February 13, 1999
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1999 This tabloid-size issue contains a full cover photo of President Clinton with the headline of "President's Day - Acquitted, Clinton says it's time to move on". Articles within the issue are "Many glad it's over" "I did it for Monica - but few believe (Linda) Tripp acted on Lewinsky's behalf"... See More
President Clinton Acquitted...
Item #575048
February 13, 1999
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1999 (South Jersey Edition) This features the banner headline "Clinton Acquitted" which includes a small photo of President Clinton inset above the headline. Subheads are "2 articles fail to get a majority in Senate" and "Hyde's prediction: No Clinton indictment - The chief prosecutor in the trial said he and ... See More
President Clinton acquiited...
Item #680270
February 13, 1999
NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1999
* President Bill Clinton acquitted (1st report)
* Perjury & obstruction of justice impeachment
The very nice banner headline announces: "CLINTON ACQUITTED DECISIVELY: NO MAJORITY FOR EITHER CHARGE" with subheads and two related photos. More inside. Nice to have in this famous publication.
Complete with major sections (50+ pages), ... See More
Jesse Jackson receives "Medal of Freedom"...
Item #724256
August 10, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2000
* Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson
* Receives "Medal of Freedom"
* President Bill Clinton
Page 5 has a heading: "Clinton Presents Medals to 15 Heroes" with subhead and related photo. Text includes: "Jackson, who sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988, 'has preached a gospel of hope..." (... See More
Jesse Jackson receives "Medal of Freedom"...
Item #724255
August 10, 2000
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 10, 2000
* Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson
* Receives "Medal of Freedom"
* President Bill Clinton
The top of page 15 has a three column heading: "15 Awarded Highest Civilian Honor" with related photo. Text includes: "...the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is Mr. Clinton's envoy to Africa" (see images)
Complete with all sections (50+ pages), nice condition.
background: On A... See More
Bush Wins... Then Wins Again!!!
A great pair of issues...
Item #674311
November 08, 2000
THE LEDGER, Lakeland, Florida (two issues).
* George W. Bush election & recount win
Given the attention of the current presidential election, here is a terrific--and perhaps the very best--pair of issues on the election controversy of George W. Bush's second term.
From the state of Florida, which was the focus of the turmoil of this election, the two issues have headlines which rela... See More
George W. Bush (Finally) Wins... Becomes the 43rd U.S. President...
Item #717464
December 14, 2000
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 2000
* George W. Bush election
* After SCOTUS decision - becomes 43rd U.S. President
* The "hanging chads" saga comes to an end
The front page has a three-line, full-banner heading: "BUSH PLEDGES TO BE PRESIDENT FOR 'ONE NATION' NOT ONE PARTY; GORE, CONCEDING,URGES UNITY", with subheading: "Theme of Reconciliation After Five-Wee... See More
U.S. strikes back at The Taliban...
Barry Bonds breaks home run record... Tony Gwynn retires... Rickey Henderson hits #3,000...
Item #659848
October 08, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2001 The front page of the Sports Section has the full-banner headline: "FINISHING TOUCHES", with considerable text and a large photo, which tell of Barry Bonds breaking the record for most home runs in a season with his 73rd homer. The related subheading has: "Bond's Record Run, and Perhaps Giant Career, Ends With Home Run No. 73."
This... See More
Idi Amin death... president of Uganda...
Item #688600
August 16, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 16, 2003
* Idi Amin death (1st report)
* Ugandan military officer
* President of Uganda
* Brutal despot - cannibal ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Former Ugandan Dictator Who Ruled by Terror Dies" with photo. First report coverage continues on page 5 with banner heading: "Former Ugandan Despot Idi Amin Dies" with another photo. (see)... See More
Saddam Hussein captured... Iraq...
Item #718613
December 14, 2003
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, EXTRA !, Ohio, December 14, 2003
* Saddam Hussein capture
* 5th President of Iraq
* Great issue for display
Here is a very displayable issue on the capture of Saddam Hussein. The front page features a large photo of a captured Hussein with a two line banner headline: "'WE GOT HIM'; SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED" with some subheads. (see) The entire 8 page ex... See More
40th President Ronald Reagan death in L.A. paper...
Item #710294
June 06, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reragan death - "Ronaldus Magnus"
* 40th President of the United States & actor
* Also former governor of California
The front has a banner headline: "Reagan Dies at 93; Popular President Changed the Political Landscape" with subheads and color photo. (see images)
Much more inside, loads of text. Way too much to photo... See More
Death of Ronald Reagan, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #562756
June 06, 2004
THE WASHINGTON POST, District of Columbia, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reagan death
* Best title in which to have this report
The banner headline on the front page reads: "Ronald Reagan Dies" and another banner: "40th President Reshaped American Politics" with a very nice color photo of him.
The complete issue of this Sunday edition save for advertising inserts... See More
Crossroads Guitar Festival... Darrell David Rice charged..
Item #697942
June 08, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004
* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged
The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, J.J. Cale, Jimmie Vaughn, an... See More
Death and obituary of Shirley Chisholm...
Item #680040
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
Saddam Hussein - death by hanging...
Item #717083
December 30, 2006
DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 30, 2006
* Saddam Hussein's execution
* 5th President of Iraq hanging
* Crimes against humanity
A very displayable issue on the death of Saddam Hussein. The two-line, bold heading has: "SADDAM SWINGS", with subheads: "Evil madman dies on gallows in dawn hanging" and "U.S. troops on high alert for reprisals". Pages 4 and 5 have se... See More
President G. W. Bush speaks before the Israeli Knesset...
Item #653772
May 16, 2008
LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 16, 2008
* President Bush speaks before the Israeli Knesset
* Condemns Hamas and Hezbollah - labels as terrorists
* Uses language similar to that used to Nazis before WW2
Page 17 has, "Bush derides terrorism 'appeasement'," which tells of his speech before the Israeli Knesset, and includes excerpts and a photo. Page 4 has the related, "In Israel... See More
Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
Item #552589
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
First African-American President of the United States...
Item #629582
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...
Item #718799
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
President Obama Election and Inauguration Pair...
Item #554868
January 21, 2009
Here are a pair of the USA TODAY newspapers on the election and inauguration of Barrack Obama. A great set to have!
The first issue is dated November 5, 2008 and reports the election of Obama with headlines and photos throughout this complete 48 page issue.
The second is dated January 21, 2009 which covers his inauguration with headlines and photos throughout as well. This issue has 52... See More
Item #723406
August 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 2009
* President Barrack Obama awards "Medal of Freedom"
* Chief Joseph Medicine Crow & Steven Hawking
Page 10 has a four column photo showing President Obama presenting the 2009 "Medal of Freedom" to Chief Joseph Medicine Crow. (see images) Steven Hawking also received this honor with small mention in the brief text.
Co... See More
2009 Hate Crimes bill signed into law...
Item #670675
October 29, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 29, 2009
* Hate Crimes bill signed into law
* President Barack Hussein Obama
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "Obama signs hate crimes bill" (see) Unfortunate for the somewhat discrete, inside page report here but still a 1st report as such.
Complete with all sections, great condition.... See More
Alex Rodriguez's 600th home run... with double-page color print...
Item #675913
August 05, 2010
NEW YORK POST, August 5, 2010 The back page has: "FINALLY! A-Rod "treasures' historic No. 600", which includes a large color photo. Inside pages show coverage from A-Rod's 600th home run "A 'T' PARTY FOR A-ROD'S 600" A souvenir poster of A-ROD, the "ALL-TIME HOME RUN LIST", and a two page article with the banner "IT'S ABOU... See More
2011 Egyptian revolution ends w/ freedom...
Item #710848
February 12, 2011
MORNING REPORT, Bay Area, Feb. 12, 2011
* 2011 Egyptian revolution ends
* President Hosni Mubarak corruption
The front page has a nice heading: "'Egypt is free'" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images)
Seems to be six page special edition (complete), great condition.
Vladimir Putin becomes president of Russia...
Item #689242
May 08, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 2012
* Vladimir Putin inauguration
* Becomes president of Russia
Page 3 has a five column heading: "Putin takes the presidential oath" with 2 related photos. (see) One of the photos show a prisoner behind for protesting the inauguration of Putin. Sound familiar ?
Complete with all sections (48 pages), great condition.... See More
President Obama's 2nd Inauguration... Beyonce performs....
Item #695655
January 22, 2013
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 22, 2013
* President Obama's Second Inauguration
* Several pages with both photos and textual details
* Beyonce sings the National Anthem
Several pages of this issue are dedicated to covering the 2nd Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. See images for details.
The issue is complete in multiple sections and is in very good condition.... See More
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
Item #702868
January 21, 2021
NEW YORK POST, Jan. 21, 2021
* A day of "firsts"
* Joe Biden sworn in as oldest president to-date
* Kamala Harris 1st female, 1st black, 1st South-Asian Vice-President
* Doug Emhoff 1st "second Gentleman" and first Jewish-American married to a President or Vice-President
The entire front page and pages 3-13 tell of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President an... See More
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