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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.
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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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
A broadsheet "Extra" with President Tyler's annual address to the nation...
Item #688350
December 01, 1843
THE MADISONIAN.--EXTRA, Washington. (D.C.) December, 1843
* President John Tyler
* State of the Union Address
* Best title to be had ?
A folio-size single sheet, the "President's Message takes five columns & a bit more in the sixth, signed in type: John Tyler. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
A small hole causes loss to three... See More
Death of James Garfield: mayor's notice...
Item #688348
September 23, 1881
An interesting item being a notice from the mayor of Fremont, Ohio, announcing the death of President Garfield. The front page has an announcement reporting: "DIED. At Long Branch, New Jersey, Sept. 19, 1881, at 10:35 P.M., James Abram Garfield, President Of The United States. Aged 49 years and 10 Months. Funeral obsequies at Cleveland, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 26th, 1881, at 10 o'clock A. M. ... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #688267
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
Lincoln is elected!
Item #688266
November 10, 1860
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1860 Page 3 has a wonderful & lengthy account of the election returns coming into Springfield, Illinois, where Lincoln was, with reporting on the high level of excitement as the news was received. There are several charts showing election results at various locations.
Page 2 has a report: "New For the Union" which begins with the histor... See More
Horatio Nelson granted a title of baron for his victory on the Nile...
Item #688264
December 14, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 14, 1798 Page 2 begins with an: "Address To the President of the United States" from the state of Vermont concerning the troubling relationship with France, followed by his: "Answer" signed: John Adams.
Page 2 also has some follow-up on the Battle of the Nile including a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, and a ... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #688177
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
U.S. Marines to Thailand in 1962...
Item #687889
May 15, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 15, 1962
* United States Marines
* Thailand invasion - Laos Reds
* President John F. Kennedy
The front page has a nice headline: "Marines Get Order to Land in Thailand" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes with minor wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Death of the Vice President...
Item #687854
April 20, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1853 All 4 pages are bordered in wide, black "mourning" rules for the death of the Vice President.
Page 3 begins with: "Death Of Vice President King" with details. Also on page 3 is: "Proclamation of Santa Anna" signed by him in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at... See More
Huge front page photo of Al Smith...
Item #687814
July 22, 1928
PICTURE SECTION Only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, July 22, 1928
* Huge color photo of "Al" Alfred E. Smith
* Democratic nomination for president
This complete 16 page "Picture Section" only has the front page entirely taken up with a huge color photo captioned: "Alfred E. Smith; Democratic Candidate for President of the United States" Nice for display.
Other ... See More
Early mention of Abraham Lincoln in a national newspaper...
Item #687617
December 27, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Dec. 27 1843 The top of page 3 has a report headed: "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen were chosen as the Whig candidates for Presidential Electors: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: S. LISLE SMITH of Cook..." with more men listed.
This is an early mention of ... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #687613
September 20, 1881
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, September 20, 1881
* President James A. Garfield assassination
* 1st report of his death
The top of the first column is headed: "THE PRESIDENT DEAD" The Long Suffering Ended" "A Sudden and Painless Death" with additional subheads including: "A Painless Death" "Dread and Fear of the Last Hours" "The Death Unexpected By... See More
Abe Lincoln on the Civil War... Georgia secedes from the Union...
Item #687522
January 20, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 20, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* The Civil War about to begin
* Georgia secedes from the Union
The front page has some ominous reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon lead to the Civil War, with first column heads including: "The Revolution" "Important News from the South" "Projected Seizure of Fort ... See More
1937 court-packing plan... FDR...
Item #687375
February 06, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1937
* Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937
* United States Supreme Court packing plan
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - New Deal
The front page has a banner headline: "DEMANDS HIGH COURT OF 15" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Complete text of Roosevelt's message and more inside. Loads of text. Some related photos and heading on the ... See More
1813 Death of the "Gerrymander"...
Item #687371
April 07, 1813
BOSTON GAZETTE, April 8, 1813
* Death of the "Gerrymander"
* Governor Elbridge Gerry
Page 3 begins with an interesting article headed: "The Gerrymander", essentially a report of its death. The "gerrymander" was--and remains to this day--a controversial political maneuver used to reshape voting districts in order to favor a political party. It was named fo... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687361
January 23, 1973
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973
* Abortion made legal
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
*** Front leaf only ***
This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.
The 3 col... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687360
January 23, 1973
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973 This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.
The 3 column, 3-line heading states: "Ruling Signals Change In Ohio author writer of the decision.
Thi... See More
The very first Medal of Honor recipients...
Item #687357
March 26, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, March 26, 1863
* 1st Medal of Honor recipients
* American Civil War
* Jacob Parrott & more
This issue has a report quite inconspicuous in its presentation yet exceedingly significant in its place in history. It reports the very first recipients of perhaps the most prestigious & coveted award for military valor: the Medal of Honor.
Page 4 has a one column heading: ... See More
Herbert Hoover nominated for President...
Item #687267
June 17, 1928
SECTION 9 ONLY of the New York Times, June 17, 1928
* Herbert Clark Hoover nominated for President
* 1928 Republican National Convention
The front page of this section only has a banner headline: "HOOVER: A NEW TYPE AMONG CANDIDATES; The Eingineer, War Organizer and Cabinet Officer Brings His Talents Into the Political Arena for the Republican Party--His Unique Career Has Embrac... See More
Civil Works Administration created by FDR....
Item #687163
November 09, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 9, 1933
* The creation of the Civil Works Administration
* New Deal - Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a banner headline "38,000 Jobs Here In U. S. Plan'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Civil Works Administration being created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
John F. Kennedy is the democratic candidate for President...
Item #687142
July 14, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 14, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK
* Democratic nomination (1st report)
The two line banner headline announces: "KENNEDY NOMINATED!; Sweeps to Triumph on First Ballot" with related subheads and photo of Kennedy. Nice related pictorial on the back page. (see)
Complete with 36 pages, two small library stamps with the masthead, a few small binding hole... See More
1901 State of the Union Address... Teddy Roosevelt...
Item #687136
December 03, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 3, 1901
* President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
* 1st Presidential State of the Union Address
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS" with subhead. Complete text of the address continues on the back page and is signed in type: Theodore Roosevelt. Very lengthy text. Surprisingly... See More
1943 Withholding tax bill signed into law...
Item #687123
June 11, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1943
* Withholding tax bill signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
* World War II era
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "PAY-AS-YOU-GO TAX IS SIGNED INTO LAW; IN EFFECT ON JULY 1" "Wage and Salary Earners Will Find 20% Withheld to Put Then on Current Basis" and more. (see) First report coverage continues o... 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
End of the Soviet Union... Cold War ends...
Item #687044
December 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1991
* Dissolution of the Soviet Union
* President Mikhail Gorbachev
* End of the "Cold War"
The ftpg. 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 1st section on... See More
Muncie, Indiana George R. Dale death...
Item #687043
March 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1936
* George R. Dale death (1st report)
* Muncie, Indiana mayor & more
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK opposer
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "GEORGE DALE DIES; KU KLUX KLAN FOE" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other ... See More
Nixon's second inauguration... considerable details...
Item #686945
January 21, 1973
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Arizona, January 21, 1973 The banner headline reads "Nixon predicts enduring peace" with subhead "Inaugural talk emphasizes ending Viet war 'with honor'". This was President Nixon's second inauguration. A photo of Nixon and his wife, Pat, riding in the limo is also on the front page. Additional photos are inside.
This is the out... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #686941
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 9, 1849 The first column of page 5 has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments.
Also on page 5 is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Confederate general, ... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #686864
April 24, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 24, 1793
* President George Washington
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page begins with an Act of Congress "...providing an annual allowance for the Education of Hugh Mercer." which is signed in type by the President; Go. WASHINGTON, and also by: Th. Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Also on the ftpg: "Queen of France" references the ... See More
Max Yergan... African American activist...
Item #686719
April 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1937
* African American Max Yergan
* 1st Negro to be a faculty member in NYC colleges ?
* Baptist Missionary - activist
* National Negro Congress president
Page 13 has a small one column heading: "Negro For College Post" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Yergan possibly becoming the first African-American faculty member ever hired at one ... See More
Great headline on Eisenhower's victory...
Item #686682
November 07, 1956
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--Election Extra, Nov. 7, 1956
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Elected president of the United States
The dramatic headline announces: "IKE LANDSLIDE ! " with two related front page photos.
The complete issue with all 4 sections, nice condition.... See More
FCC created...
Item #686456
June 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1934
* Federal Communications Commission (FCC) creation
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR signs bill
The top of page 2 has one column headings that include: "40 BILLS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT" "Others Are Silver, Communications, Federal Procedures and Air Crash Publicity Law" and more. (see) Coverage on the initial creation of the Federal Communicat... See More
William Taft elected President...
Item #686260
November 04, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 4, 1908
* William Howard Taft
* 1908 Presidential Election
The front page has a banner headline: "TAFT MAJORITIES A SURPRISE TO MANY" with subheads and related illustration. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
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Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #686240
November 23, 1963
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 desirable ne... See More
Creating trading houses with the Indians...
Item #686220
July 11, 1811
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 11, 1811
* Indians - Native Americans
* Early trading posts
Over a full column is taken up with n Act of Congress: "For establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes.", signed in type by he President: James Madison. Two more Acts are from the Mass. legislature.
Four pages, small piece from a blank margin, very nice condition.... 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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End of U.S. prohibition nears in 1932...
Item #685953
August 12, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 12, 1932
* The United States prohibition to end ?
* President Herbert Hoover admits failure
* President nomination address
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HOOVER URGES REFORM OF NATION'S DRY LAWS IN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH" with subheads. (see) Text of Hoover's acceptance address as well.
Complete with 24 pages, light tonin... See More
Indiana to become the 19th state of the Union...
Item #685735
December 10, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1816
* Indiana will become a state (eve)
Page 3 has reports of discussions from Congress, one report headed: "Indiana State" which includes: "...proceeded to the order of the day on the resolution recognizing the republicanism & conformity to constitution and law of the constitution of the new State of Indiana...and ... See More
Early months of the Civil War...
Item #685729
August 03, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 3, 1861 Page 4 & 5 column heads on the Civil War include: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The President to Urge an Advance" "More of General McClellan's Discipline" "Capture of More Prizes" "A Flag of Truce From the Enemy" "The Rebel Account of the Battle" "Rebellion Against Rebellion" & more.
Much on Rodgers' cruise...
Item #685727
October 09, 1813
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 9, 1813
* John Rodgers' third cruise
* USS President - United States Navy
From the midst of the War of 1812, page 2 has a lengthy letter headed: "Rodger's Cruize" from on board the frigate President, signed in type: Jno. Rodgers. Pg. 3 had details of the funeral of William Henry Allen, late commander of the U.S. sloop of war Argus. Other bits on... See More
Creating a government in Colombia... Indian lands and laws...
Item #685714
June 26, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830 Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...&... See More
John Adams and the XYZ Affair...
Item #685709
July 04, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 4, 1798
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The front page, most of pg. 2 & some of page 5 are taken up with a lengthy letter from the U.S. ambassadors to the French ministers of state concerning the XYZ Affair, including an introductory note signed by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
Women's suffrage in 1917...
Item #685580
June 22, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 22, 1917
* President Woodrow Wilson
* "A World League for Peace" speech
* Address to the United States Senate
The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON WOULD HAVE U. S. JOIN WORLD LEAGUE" with subheads. (see) Speech continues inside and is signed in type: Woodrow Wilson. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &q... See More
Ulysses S. Grant for President - 1872 advertisement...
Item #685298
September 23, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 23, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant election notice
* Civil War general for president
A top of page 6 notice endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. (see) Also with in the issue is news of the day and numerous advertisements.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
G. I. Bill of Rights is signed by FDR...
Item #685261
June 23, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1944
* G. I. Bill of Rights is signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II veteran benefits
The front page has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT SIGNS 'G.I. BILL OF RIGHTS'" with subhead. Continues on the back page (pg. 32) with photo of the signing by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Ronald Reagan is shot... John Hinckley Jr...
Item #685242
March 31, 1981
DAYTONA BEACH MORNING JOURNAL, March 31, 1981
* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt
The front page features a banner headline: "SHOT HITS REAGAN" and more. More on pages 12 & 13.
Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, nice condition.
1908 Theodore Roosevelt message...
Item #685235
February 26, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1908
* President Theodore Roosevelt message
* to Congress on America's waterways
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "IMPROVEMENT OF INLAND WATERWAYS" with subheads. (see) Message is signed in type: Theodore Roosevelt. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find i... See More
Advice to friends of Mary Surratt...
Item #685059
July 13, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1865
* Mary Surratt, the Lincoln assassination conspirator
* Shades of Robert Redford's movie "The Conspirator"
Page 4 has a brief, rather inconspicuous item with a small heading: "Mrs. Surratt" which reads: "The friends of the late Mary E. Surratt are resorting to ill-judged action in endeavoring to prove her innocence. Her trial... See More
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