Inauguration and death of Pope John XXIII...

IL MESSAGGERO, Rome, Italy, a pair of issues dated Nov. 5, 1958



* Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the "Pope of the people"

* Pope John XXIII papal inauguration & death reports



and June 4, 1963  The first issue has considerable reporting on the inauguration of Pope John XXIII as Pope, and the latter issue  of the same title reports his death. Great to have both reports in t... See More  

Eamon De Valera elected president...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 10, 1932



* Eamon De Valera elected president

* Fianna Fail - Dail

* Ireland - Irish



The front page has one column headings that include: "DE VALERA ELECTED PRESIDENT BY DAIL", "Cheered as He is Selected to Head Cabinet--Chooses Republican Aides", "Takes Oath Of Allegiance" and more. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More  

Late 19th century thoughts on Uncle Tom's Cabin...

Benjamin Harrison loses his wife just days before he loses the election...

WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, October 29, 1892  The second page of this issue has under the heading, "Death of Mrs. Harrison", a report on the death of the wife of the president - just days before he would also lose the election to Grover Cleveland (see image). Another report includes details of the Columbus Day celebration (being the 400th anniversary) and lengthy thoughts... See More  

Monroe wins the Presidential election...

NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Feb. 19, 1817  The top of the front page as an announcing: "According to the provisions of the constitution the votes...for President and Vice President were yesterday counted...was officially proclaimed by the President of the Senate that JAMES MONROE is elected President...and DANIEL D. TOMPKINS is elected Vice President..." (see).

Four pages, never-trimmed ma... See More  

Adolph Hitler gains power w/ election win.....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 13, 1933



* Adolph Hitler wins elections

* Nazis gain strength

* Germany changing



The front page has a one column heading: "SUPPORT GIVEN HITLER, NAZIS IN PLEBISCITE IS LANDSLIDE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Adolph Hitler's victory in Germany's election making him and his Nazi Party gain much strength within the coun... See More  

Dwight Eisenhower wins the election...

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 1956 



* General Dwight D. Eisenhower

* Elected president of the United States



At the very top of the front page: "ELECTION EXTRA" and followed by a large, bold banner headline: "IKE LANDSLIDE" and related subheads.

The complete sections 1 & 2 (of 4) with 32 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More  

Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849 



* President Zachary Taylor

* John Bell Hood



The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood... See More  

Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849 



* President Zachary Taylor

* John Bell Hood at West Point



The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see photos). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and inc... See More  

Presidential election day... Wilson vs. Roosevelt...

ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 5, 1912  The front page of this issue carries articles pertaining to the presidential election being held that day. Headlines are: "Three Candidates For President Campaign To Last Minute"; "Roosevelt Makes Last Appeal to Votes Of His Home Town"; and "Headquarters To Have Complete Returns From All States&qu... See More  

1897 William McKinley inauguration...

ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, March 5, 1897 



* President William McKinley 

* Inauguration - inaugural 



The front page has nice coverage of the inauguration of President William McKinley with column 1 headings: "Columbia's New Chief", "Wm. McKinley Now Guides the Ship of State", "Inaugural Kaleidescope" and "The Display ... See More  

The Inauguration of President Bush...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTS - The Inauguration, January 20, 1989 The front page of this issue features an illustration of President George Bush with the Capitol building behind him with the heading "Bush Assumes Command -- He finally has the helm. What course will he steer?" The entire issue addresses many topics, including his family, that he would be facing in his presidency.

This... See More  

Commenting on Hayes' inaugural address...

PUBLIC LEDGER, Memphis, Tennessee, March 6, 1877 



* President Rutherford B. Hayes



Page 2 has; "Hayes' Inaugural" "Press Opinions, Both in England and America" with the report having datelines of London, New York & Cincinnati (see photos).



This issue is complete with four pages, and is in nice condition.

Great on the re-election of Abraham Lincoln...

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Nov. 12, 1864  As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with: "The Campaign In Georgia" and: "The Campaign In Virginia" giving the latest reports on battle events.

Other reports inside are headed:... See More  

The election of President Roosevelt...

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 9, 1905  Page twelve carries a one column wide headline "Roosevelt Is Elected" with subheadlines "Official Announcement Made". The ceremony of counting the electoral votes of the states was held. Other news and advertisements are within the issue.



This is complete in 14 pages with several small bind hole... See More  

The coming inauguration... Life in the Black Hills...

PUBLIC LEDGER, Memphis Tennessee, March 3, 1877 



* Ulysses S. Grant arrives in  Washington D.C.



A page 3 report has column heads; "The Inauguration" "President Grant Gives a Reception--His Delight at so Soon to be Relieved" and "The Capital Rapidly Filling up with Visitors" (see photos). The front page has an article: "Life In The Black Hills&quo... See More  

Election returns... Runaway ad...

HANOVER HERALD, Hanover, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1836. Page 3 features the Official Returns for President and Vice President for Pennsylvania along with the Electoral Election results.  The front page of the issue contains a $25.00 Reward for a runaway apprentice. This contains other news and advertisements of the day. This is complete in four pages with scattered lite foxing, otherwise in... See More  

Ronald Reagan elected California governor...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966



* Ronald Reagan elected

* California governor



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.



Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

On Abraham Lincoln's election as President...

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, November 12, 1864 



* Abraham Lincoln presidential election



This is the "Gazette of the Regular & Volunteer Forces" as noted in the masthead. The issue is just filled with Civil War and other military reports, and also has a nice editorial concerning the recent re-election of Lincoln as President of the United States, headed: "The Pr... See More  

Presidential Message... Charter Election...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated December 4, 1867.  The front page of the issue contains the report of The Charter Election which also includes the extensive reporting of the Wards and recapitulation, etc.



Page 4 contains a report on The President's Message, which was published at length in the previous days' publication. This also includes passage of President Johnson's speech as ... See More  

Juan Peron elected President of Argentine...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 25, 1946



* Juan Peron elected President of Argentina



This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* ARGENTINES BALLOT IN ORDERLY CROWDS FOR NEW PRESIDENT

* Nation's Poll of 3,000,000 Under Guard of Army Is Peaceful Everywhere

 

and more. Continues on page 3 with related photos.



Other news of the day. Rag editio... See More  

President Obama Election and Inauguration Pair...

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  

President Taft Elected... NY Governor Hughes re-elected...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1908 The front page of this issue has two photos of "The Next President and Vice-President--William Howard Taft and James Schoolcraft Shermen" which also includes short biographies.

This issue has photos of "Governor Hughes Re-Elected in New York"; "Upper Broadway on Election Night"; "How New York Watched the Returns&qu... See More  

Inaugural Running at Belmont Park...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1905  Front page illustration "Get Rid of Your Friends" by W. A. Rogers; Views of Kamranh Bay, The French Port in Indo-China Which the Russian Fleet Used as a Naval Base for Ten Days; Russian Prisoners of War in Japan--Scenes at Himeji, Showing the Advantages Given to Russian Prisoners by the Japanese; Military Manoeuvres Above the Clouds-... See More  

Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...

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  

President Wilson's Inauguration...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 8, 1902  Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Michael I. Pupin; President Wilson's Inauguration; William M. Chase's Recent Work; The New Yale Square with photos; fullpage illustration "The Development of the Upper New York" by Pettit; fullpage illustration "The Men Who Long for the Fray, But Must Always Wait" by Giles... See More