WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
Carl B. Stokes... First African-American Mayor of a large U.S. city...
Item #707391
November 08, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 8, 1967
* Carl B. Stokes becomes 1st African-American mayor of a large U.S. city
* Elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio
* Richard G. Hatcher becomes 1st African American mayor of Gary, Indiana
The front page has a four column heading: "Negroes Record Major Gains" First report coverage on the surprise victories of Carl B. Stokes in the... See More
1967 USC vs. UCLA...
Item #598331
November 19, 1967
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 19, 1967
* USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins
* Signature game of the rivalry
* NCAA college football
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "So. Cal. Nips UCLA, 21-20" with caption "Roses for the Trojans" and photo of O.J. Simpson being carried off the field.
O... See More
1st human heart transplant...
Item #569332
December 05, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Parson, Kansas, December 5, 1967 This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Heart Recipient Shows Progress" with caption: "Steady Beat"
Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. ... See More
1st human heart transplant... Dr. Chris Barnard...
Item #569673
December 06, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 6, 1967 This 20 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 2: "Heart Surgeon Is Confident" with smaller subheads. (see)
Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
1st human heart transplant...
Item #627943
December 06, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 6, 1967
* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
* Christiaan Neethling Barnard
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Heart Patient Still Fine---Crisis Ahead" A follow up report on the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spi... See More
1st human heart transplant...
Item #570057
December 07, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, December 7, 1967
* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
* Christiaan Neethling Barnard
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 2: "Heart Recipent Still Responding". Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, other... See More
Green Bay Packers.....
Item #562884
January 02, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 2, 1968
* Green Bay Packers
* NFL football championship
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Green Bay Packers Win 3rd NFL Title" with smaller subheads. Tells of the Packers winning their 3rd straight NFL championship and a bid to go to Super Bowl II against the AFL champions.
Other news of the day. Some spine wear... See More
NCAA basketball "Game of the Century"...
Item #600252
January 20, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 20, 1968
* NCAA college basketball
* "Game of the Century" (day of)
* Houston Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins
* Lew Alcindor "Kareem Abdul Jabbar"
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Capacity Crowd Expected in Astrodome" This would be the game that # 2 Houston Cougars beat # 1 UCLA Bruins, ending their 47 game w... See More
Battle of Khe Sanh begins... Vietnam War...
Item #597627
January 22, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 22, 1968
* Battle of Khe Sanh begins
* Vietnam War
The front page has one column headlines: "Foe's Toll Heavy In Attacks", "Enemy Troops Melt Into Jungle After Assaults on Outposts" 1st report coverage on the initial start of the battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
USS Pueblo captured by North Korea...
Item #564192
January 23, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1968
* USS Pueblo incident (1st report)
* Early report on same day
* North Korea
This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "North Koreans Seize U.S. Intelligence Ship". This is an early 1st report on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise... See More
USS Pueblo captured by North Korea...
Item #562424
January 25, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 25, 1968
* USS Pueblo incident
* North Korea
This 58 page newspaper has four column headline on the front page: "Moscow Won't Help To Release Pueblo".
Reporting on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is a Banne... See More
Only U.S. Gold Medal in 1968 Winter Games...
Peggy Fleming Olympic gold...
Item #563998
February 08, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 8, 1968
* Peggy Fleming to win Olympic gold medal
* Figure Skating - Ice Follies
This 6 page newspaper has a nice four column headline on page 4: "Peggy Fleming Virtually Clinches Olympic Medal" See photos for text.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikip... See More
1968 "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush"...
Item #704145
March 07, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1968
* "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"
* Opening day premiere in United States
* British comedy film - movie advertisement
* Director Clive Donner - Swinging Sixties
Page 39 has a 7 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the America premiere of "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush" (see images)
I suspect t... See More
The first human in space, Yuri Garragin, killed....
Item #582602
March 28, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, March 28, 1968
* Yuri Gagarin killed (1st report)
* Soviet cosmonaut
* 1st human in space fame
This 4 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Yuri Gagarin Killed In Airplane Mishap" which tells of the death of the 1st man in space, Yuri Gagarin.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Small binding holes along t... See More
1969 be-in at Central Park ad... Nat Hentoff column...
Item #700674
April 04, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 4, 1968
* Columnist Nat Hentoff - NYC police
* Be-in at Central Park advertisement
* Protest to End the War in Vietnam
* Date Martin Luther King jr. was killed
Page 11 has a column by columnist Nat Hentoff titled: "Keeping the Cops From Riotijng"
Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for a Anti-Vietnam War be-in at She... See More
Civil Rights Act of 1968... equal housing...
Item #637597
April 12, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 12, 1968
* Civil Rights Act signed into law
* President Lyndon B. Johnson
* Equal housing opportunites
The front page has a small one column heading within the 1st column: "Civil Rights Now Reality". See photo for 1st report coverage on President Lyndon B. Johnson signing into law, the Civil Rights Act of 1968, w... See More
Longest scoreless MLB game in history...
Item #650993
April 16, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 16, 1968
* Longest scoreless MLB baseball game ever
* Houston Astros vs. New York Mets
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Astros Outlast Mets In 24-Inning Thriller" and related photo. Tells of the longest scoreless baseball game in MLB history which was tied 0-0 until the 24th inning.
Other news of the day. L... See More
Catfish Hunter's 1968 perfect game...
Item #581221
May 09, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 9, 1968
* James Catfish Hunter's perfect game
* Oakland Athletics A's
* MLB baseball
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Athletics Hunter Pitches First Perfect Game"
This was actually the first perfect game thrown in the American League in 46 years.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Bobby Kennedy and Andy Warhol shot... Stranger than fiction?
Item #693003
June 06, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 6, 1968
* The shot that shattered the Velvet Underground
* Attempted assassination of Andy Warhol
* Bobby Kennedy is alive?
The feature article of this issue is regarding the shooting of Andy Warhol by Valarie Solanis: "The Shot that Shattered The Velvet Underground." Two related photos are present, and the coverage conti... See More
Robert Kennedy assassination...
Item #652299
June 08, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 8, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy's funeral
* Assassination reporting
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "RFK'S Body En Route To Last resting Place" with illustration, which tells of the funeral of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Other related coverage is also present. Nice for display.
Other news of t... See More
James Earl Ray captured...
Item #561111
June 10, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968
* James Earl Ray captured
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect
This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".
Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Other news... See More
1968 U.S. Open... Lee Trevino...
Item #572267
June 17, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 17, 1968
* U.S. Open Golf Championship
* Lee Trevino wins (1st report)
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Last Years 'Poor Boy' Lee Trevino Shot First Ever Four Sub-par Rounds"
Tells of the 1968 U.S. Open in which Lee Trevino won the title for the first time.
Other news of the day. Sm... See More
Bobby Bonds MLB debut Grand Slam HR...
Item #568134
June 26, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 26, 1968
* Bobby Bonds
* San Francisco Giants
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8: "Giants' Rookie Bonds Grand Slams In Debut"
Tells of Bobby Bonds becoming the first player in modern baseball history to hit a grand slam home run in his MLB debut.
Other news of the day. Minor spi... See More
Billie Jean King.... Wimbledon title...
Item #599838
July 07, 1968
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 7, 1968
* Billie Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Women's tennis singles title
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "Billie Jean King Wins Third Wimbledon Title" with caption: "Doubles Champion, Too" and photo. This is 1st report coverage on Billie... See More
Glenville shootout... Cleveland race riots...
Item #606196
July 25, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 25, 1968
* Glenville shootout
* Cleveland, Ohio
* Race riots
The front page has a four column heading: "10 Slain In Cleveland" with caption: "Snipers Battle Police, Guardsmen"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Arthur Ashe 1st black U.S. Open tennis champ....
Item #599475
August 26, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 26, 1968
* Tennis star Arthur Ashe
* 1st black to win
* US Open
Within the sport's section (page 8) is a three column heading: "1st American In 15 Years As Ashe Takes Nationals". This is 1st report coverage on Arthur Ashe becoming the first African American to win the United States Open Tennis championship.
... See More
Cincinnati Bengals very 1st football game....
Item #581362
September 07, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 7, 1968
* Cincinnati Bengals very 1st game
* American Football League (AFL)
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Chargers Clobber Bengals" which tells of the very 1st game Cincinnati played in professional football (AFL).
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Denny McLain last 30 game winning MLB pitcher...
Item #571496
September 14, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, September 14, 1968 This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 6: "Denny McLain Seeks 30th Triumph Today".
This tells of the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games in one season. He would achieve his 30th win on this day.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Bobo Beamon long jump record...
Item #565605
October 19, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 19, 1968
* Bob Beamon record long jump
* 1968 Olympics
* Mexico City
This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 3:
"United States Takes The Lead In Medal Race At Mexico Olympics"
Included in the text is the 1st report of Bob Beamon's famous record breaking long jump. (see)
Other news of... See More
Jackie Kennedy to Marry again....
Item #216365
October 20, 1968
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, October 20, 1968.
* Jackie Kennedy to marry Aristotle Onaissis on this same day in original report - unique gift idea
This 82 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Jackie To Wed Onassis Today" withg related photos and other headlines. Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
... See More
* Jackie Kennedy to marry Aristotle Onaissis on this same day in original report - unique gift idea
This 82 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Jackie To Wed Onassis Today" withg related photos and other headlines. Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1968...
Item #565606
October 21, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 21, 1968
* Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis
This 10 page newspaper has front page headlines: "Newlyweds Seek Privacy, Elusive Rays of Sun", "Jackie to Retain Compound Home" with related photo and caption: "Beaming Couple"
Tells of the wedding of Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onasssis.
Other
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* Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis
This 10 page newspaper has front page headlines: "Newlyweds Seek Privacy, Elusive Rays of Sun", "Jackie to Retain Compound Home" with related photo and caption: "Beaming Couple"
Tells of the wedding of Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onasssis.
Other
Terry Hanratty...
Item #204834
November 09, 1968
THE SPORTING NEWS, November 9, 1968, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 56pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features TERRY HANRATTY - HIGH-VELOCITY PASSER on the front with text about him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featuring b... See More
1968 The Beatles: Yellow Submarine opening day ad...
Item #708485
November 14, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 14, 1968
* "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Animated musical fantasy comedy film
Page 48 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" film (see images) Being a weekly publication, these ads are for the opening day. I suspect... See More
1968 West Virginia Coal Mine Disaster....
Item #216562
November 21, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 21, 1968.
* West Virginia coal mine explosion near Monongay WV in original report - great, unique gift idea
This 56 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Hope Fades for 78 Trapped in Burning Mine" with related photos. Other news of the day with ads throughout. Good condition.
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* West Virginia coal mine explosion near Monongay WV in original report - great, unique gift idea
This 56 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Hope Fades for 78 Trapped in Burning Mine" with related photos. Other news of the day with ads throughout. Good condition.
1954 Farmington, West Virginia mining disaster....
Item #567226
November 22, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 22, 1968
* Farmington, West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 56 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 2: "New Explosion Rips Mine; Hope Fades for 78 Men" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Farmington Mine disaster was an e... See More
Ocean Liner Queen Elizabeth Final Voyage In 1968...
Item #210054
December 09, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1968
This 24 page newspaper has an historic front page headline: "Queen Elizabeth Ends Final Voyage" with a nice four column photo of the famous ocean Liner. Tells of her final voyage as a luxury Cruise ship.
Other news of the day throughout with loads of advertisements. Nice condition.
1968 "Jimmy Shine" opening day Broadway play...
Item #702255
December 12, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 12, 1968
* "Jimmy Shine" opening day Broadway play ad
* Actor Dustin Hoffman and John Sebastian
Page 51 has a full page advertisement (review) for the Broadway play "Jimmy Shine" starring Dustin Hoffman. This play made it's premiere in New York City the same week.
wikipedia notes: Jimmy Shin... See More
Apollo 8...
Item #591932
December 24, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, December 24, 1968
* Apollo 8
* Moon mission
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Astronauts, Apollo 8 Orbiting The Moon".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Ohio State Rose Bowl in 1931...
Item #563580
January 02, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 2, 1969
* Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Kansas Jayhawks
* Sugar Bowl: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Georgia Bulldogs
* Cotton Bowl:Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Ohio State Overcomes O. J. and USC, 27-16&qu... See More
Penn State wins Orange Bowl...
Item #565688
January 02, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1969
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* Joe Paterno as coach
* Kansas Jayhawks
* Orange Bowl - college football
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "KU Nipped on Final Play".
Tells of the game between Penn State Nittany Lions and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Other news of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise ... See More
Penn State wins Orange Bowl...
Item #578330
January 02, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTIINEL, Massachusetts, January 2, 1969
* Ohio State Buckeyes
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* Rose and Orange Bowls
This 30 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 8: "Ohio State's 'Finest Hour' Assures National Grid Crown" with photo of Orange Bowl action. (see)
Reporting on the various bowl games including the Rose Bowl... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Whip...
Item #562373
January 03, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Ousts Long As Whip" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore &quo... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562396
January 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 14 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Wins Senate Bid; McCormack Beats Down Challenge As Leadership Disputes Rack Both Parties Of New Congress" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, ... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562398
January 03, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Long Stride By Kennedy" with three column related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (Fe... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562399
January 03, 1969
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
* Kansas
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Kennedy New Senate Demo Whip"
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562400
January 03, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Kennedy Bid Successful".
Other news of the day. Little irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 –... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562397
January 04, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 4, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
* In a Massachusetts newspaper
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Kennedy's Senate Victory Put Together in 9 Days" with two column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice con... See More
Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins...
Item #562449
January 06, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 6, 1969
* Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins
* Sirhan Sirhan
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Murder Trial To Begin" with photo of Sirhan and illustration of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Super Bowl New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts...
Item #561763
January 14, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1969
* Super Bowl NFL football New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
* Quarterback Joe Namath
* Most famous upset in football history
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Jets Return Hailed By Jubilant New York Fans".
Tells of the homecoming of the New York Jets after beating the mighty Baltimore Colts. J... See More
Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...
Item #210049
January 20, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 20, 1969. This 24 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Nixon to Assume Presidency Today" plus relatred photos that tell of Richard Nixon's Inauguration day. Other interesating headlines on the fron page include: "His Burden Lifted, LBJ Heads for History" & "Binoculars, Rifle Aid Police In ... See More
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