Historic Civil Rights Bill passes the Senate in 1964...
Item #715744
June 20, 1964
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., June 20, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes United States Senate
The top front page has a six column headline announcing a historic moment in the Civil Rights battle: "Civil Rights Bill Is Passed After Long Battle in Senate" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the S... See More
Kennedy shot...
Item #715116
November 23, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Lee Harvey Oswald as a suspect (early)
The front page features a banner headline: "NATION MOURNS SLAIN PRESIDENT; Pro-Red Texan Suspect in Assassination; Johnson Takes Oath, Pledges to Do Best" with subheads and 3 related photos. (se images)
Complete 42 pages, minor spine wear, nice con... See More
Large photo of John F. Kennedy...
Item #715115
November 22, 1963
EUGENE REGISTER-GUARD, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
A very dramatic front page, with perhaps the largest photo of JFK we have seen on any newspaper. The "regular" front page appears on page 3. Complete in 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
JFK's "The President and the Press" speech...
Item #714696
April 28, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. April 28, 1961
* President John F. Kennedy - JFK
* "The President and the Press" speech
* American Newspapers Publishers Association
* Waldorf-Astoria Hotel - New York City
The front page has a four column heading: "Kennedy Urges Restraint in News" with lead-in: "See a 'Clear Danger'" (see images)
Complete with 12 p... See More
JFK is assassinated...
Item #714330
November 22, 1963
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
The banner headline reads: "Assassin Kills President Kennedy" with related subheads. The photo on the front page is the iconic one of the secret service agent crawling on the back of the limousine.
Nice to have a same-day report, as many first reports on the JFK assassination were dated November 23, bein... See More
Unsuccessful JFK Assassination Attempt....
Item #713927
August 29, 1961
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 29, 1961
* Richard Paul Pavlick attempts JFK assassination
Page 32 has: "KENNEDY ESCAPED KILLER, AGENT SAYS" and continues to describe the assassination attempt of JFK prior to his swearing in.
Complete in 52 pages, in very nice condition.
Flight 66 JFK Airport 1975 airplane crash....
Item #713858
June 25, 1975
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., June 25, 1975
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 crash
* Boeing 727 jet airplane
* John F. Kennedy International Airport
The front page has a banner headline: "109 Perish in Fiery Jet Crash Near New York's JFK Airport" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Much more on page 4. First report coverage on the Eastern Air Lines Fli... See More
John F. Kennedy Rice University speech...
Item #712539
September 13, 1962
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, September 13, 1962
* John F. Kennedy JFK Rice University speech
* Race for space vs. Russia
* Going to the moon
The top of page 6 has a four column heading: "'We Will Be First', Says JFK" (see images) I suspect this to be an rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
This was the famous speech in which he said: &... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #711760
November 23, 1963
(2) 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 desirabl... See More
JFK's 1963 Arlington National Cemetery ceremony...
Item #711333
November 12, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 12, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy - JFK
* "A Special Day", 11 November, 1963
* Veteran's Day ceremonies w/ photo
* Arlington National Cemetery - Virginia
* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier visit
The front page has a six column heading: "Kennedy Leads Tribute to War Dead" with lead-in: "Taps...A Wreath...And 21 Guns" and photo ... See More
John F. Kennedy enters the race for President...
Item #709141
January 02, 1960
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, Jan. 2, 1960
* JFK - John F. Kennedy enters race
* Becomes Democratic Party candidate
* For President of the United States
The front page has the report whereby John F. Kennedy entered the race for President, with a three column heading: "Sen. Kennedy's Hat In" with lead-in: "No. 2 Position Ruled Out" and photo. (see images)
Complete ... See More
Cuban missile crisis... blockade...
Item #708901
October 26, 1962
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, October 26, 1962
* Cuban missile crisis
* Cold War - Soviet Union
* John F. Kennedy
* Financial aspect
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Menacing Missiles; Strategists Mull Risks Of Actions to Remove Rockets Now in Cuba" with subheads and more.
Complete with 20 pages, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Robert F. Kennedy announces U.S. Senate run...
Item #707390
August 12, 1964
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1964
* Robert F. Kennedy - RFK to run
* United States Senate - NY Senator
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "KENNEDY TO RUN FOR THE SENATE FROM NEW YORK" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 72 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.
... See More
Famous photo of John-John saluting his dad - JFK...
Item #707311
November 26, 1963
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, Nov. 26, 1963
* John F. Kennedy funeral
* Famed photo of JFK Jr. saluting as casket passes by
* Jackie receives the flag
The front page has a nice photo showing John Jr. saluting with headlines: "President's Funeral -- Pledge by Johnson" and "A Solemn Procession Through Washington As the World Mourns". Considerably more details are present an... See More
Abused wife of RFK Jr. commits suicide...
Item #706658
May 17, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 2012
* Mary Richardson Kennedy suicide death
* Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s second wife
* Mentally abused victim of the Kennedy family
Page 2 of section AA has a heading: "WIFE OF RFK JR. FOUND DEAD" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the suicide death of Mary Richardson Kennedy, one of the victims of the corrupt Kennedy family.
Complet... See More
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #705266
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963
* Unique JFK assassination issue
See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Unlike most issues of the day, which would have had a photo of JFK on the front page and a headline like "Kennedy Assassinated" with a wealth of reporting, this newsppaer... See More
From the nation's capital on the assassination of JFK...
Item #705190
November 23, 1963
THE WASHINGTON POST, Nov. 23, 1963 Outside of a Dallas newspaper, this would be the best city for a report on President Kennedy's assassination. The two line banner head repots: "President Kennedy Shot Dead; Lyndon B. Johnson Is Sworn In". The front page includes a color photo captioned: "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" and also the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn... See More
From the nation's capital on the assassination of JFK...
Item #704688
November 23, 1963
THE WASHINGTON POST, Nov. 23, 1963
* 2nd best publication to be had ? (Dallas Morning News)
Outside of a Dallas newspaper, this would be the best city for a report on President Kennedy's assassination, the two line banner head reading: "President Kennedy Shot Dead; Lyndon B. Johnson Is Sworn In". The front page includes a color photo captioned: "John Fitzgerald Kenn... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #703736
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
RFK Jr. gets probation for heroin possession...
Item #702974
March 17, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1984
* Robert F. Kennedy Jr gets probation
* Heroin - drug possession charge
Page 6 under: "Around the Nation" is a report with one column heading: "Kennedy Son given Probation in Drug Case" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, nice condition.
Sirhan B. Sirhan convicted of murder... Robert F. Kennedy assassination...
Item #702884
April 17, 1969
JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, April 17, 1969 The top of the front page features a special bulletin announcement, print in red type, "SIRHAN: 1ST DEGREE". The article announced that "Sirhan B. Sirhan was found guilty today of first degree murder for the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The jury now must decide on punishment -- life or death..."
Other news... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's 1963 assassination...
Item #702796
November 22, 1963
THE MIAMI NEWS, Florida, Nov. 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
I believe this to be an "extra" edition put out very quickly to announce: "KENNEDY IS DEAD ! " "Felled By Assassin In Dallas" in huge letters on the front page, as the pagination is odd. There are 8 pages total which is likely all this edition had, but ... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #701953
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963
* Same day of JFK's assassination
Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--Nov... See More
Chappaquiddick incident... Moon landing...
Item #701884
July 21, 1969
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, July 21, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon landing
* Chappaquiddick incident
* Mary Jo Kopechne murder
A great front page headline and photo: "Astronauts Walk Moon" (see) Unfortunately this is a incomplete issue and the actually reporting on this historic event is not present.
However the top of page 2 has a nice heading: "Kennedy to Be Charged With ... See More
Kennedy's assassination, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #701835
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* From our nation's capital
The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED BY SNIPER IN TEXAS" with two large photos, one: "President Kennedy lies slumped in the back seat of a limousine...".
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
This is t... See More
Where Kennedy was to be next...
Item #701823
November 22, 1963
THE AUSTIN STATESMAN, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963
* The visit that never happened
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
This is the city where President Kennedy was to be later on November 22 following his talk at the Dallas Trade Mart.
This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy
... See More
* The visit that never happened
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
This is the city where President Kennedy was to be later on November 22 following his talk at the Dallas Trade Mart.
This is the 2nd section of the newspaper as it begins with page 27, yet has its own masthead. The news reads as if all is well, with 3 photos of John F. Kennedy
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
Assassination of JFK with many photos...
Item #699367
November 23, 1963
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
The front page is dominated by the dramatic report: "PRESIDENT KILLED" with a related subhead, and the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn into office on board the airplane before returning to Washington. Much more inside as the photos show.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, light dirtiness to the ... See More
Ruby assassinates Oswald...
Item #699335
November 25, 1963
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1963 The banner headlines announce: "MURDER SEALS OSWALD'S LIPS" "Sad Throngs View Kennedy Casket" with the dramatic photo of Jack Ruby murdering Lee H. Oswald, plus a photo of Jack Ruby. Many related subheads as well.
The complete first section with 12 pages, very nice condition.... See More
1939 JFK photo while still in college...
Item #699188
September 22, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1939
* Very early John F. Kennedy - JFK
* Photo while still attending Harvard
The top of page 10 has a two column photo showing a young John F. Kennedy with heading: "Another Kennedy Son Arrives Here" Also a one column heading: "22 ARRIVE IN U.S. ON DIXIE CLIPPER" with subhead: "George F. Eliot and a Son of Kennedy Are Among 18 American... See More
President Kennedy Is assassinated...
Item #699125
November 23, 1963
THE PLAIN DEALER--Extra, Cleveland, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Lee Harvey Oswald as a suspect (early)
The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON TAKES OATH" with subhead "Shot In Head By Sniper In Dallas Road". The photos show the motorcade just after the shooting and of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.
Pages... See More
A great illustration showing Eskimos hunting for Polar-Bear...
Item #698806
October 11, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included) The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The ... See More
Robert Kennedy's death & funeral...
Item #697260
June 07, 1968
DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, June 7, 1968 The front page has a headline: "RFK's Body Lies in State" with various subheads & reports including; "Coroner's Report: He Suffered Brain Damage". The front page photo shows Ted, Ethel and Joseph Kennedy leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Did MLK endorse JFK in 1960 ?...
Item #696854
November 03, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1960
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* John F. Kennedy - JFK
* 1960 Presidential campaign
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Negro Unit Charges King Aids Kennedy" (see images) The presidential was just a few days away.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning along the central fold, a little margins wear, generally good.... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #696623
June 05, 1968
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 5, 1968
* Robert F. Kennedy shot
* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
The front page banner headline: "Robert Kennedy Shot; Bullet in Brain, Condition Critical" and more with two photos, one showing RFK alive and still conscious. Page 3 has more photos and several reports.
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete in 64... See More
1962 Eastern Air lines Flight 512 disaster...
Item #696500
December 01, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Dec. 1, 1962
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 512 disaster
* Douglas DC-7 aircraft - airplane crash
* Idlewild - John F. Kennedy JFK airport
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "25 DEAD, 25 SURVIVE PLANE CRASH IN N.Y." with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Report of Kennedy's assassination in a Turkish newspaper...
Item #695741
November 23, 1963
ULUS ADIMIZ ANDIMIZDIR, Nov. 23, 1963 A newspaper from Turkey reporting the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The name of the newspaper translates, roughly: "Our Nation Name Is Our Oath". It is entirely in the Turkish language.
Folio size, presumed complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.
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
Murderess Madalynne Obenchain...
Item #691838
March 10, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1922
* Madalynne Obenchain murder trial
* Los Angeles shooting murderess
* John Belton Kennedy killing
* Beverly Glen - Santa Monica Mountains
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MADELYNN TELLS HER STORY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. More on pages 2 & 3 with related photo.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and some wear ... See More
1960 controversial interracial marriage...
Item #691539
November 15, 1960
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Nov. 15, 1960
* Sammy Davis Jr. & May Britt photo
* Controversial interracial marriage
* John F. Kennedy connection ?
The front page has a two column photo with small heading: "May Britt Weds Sammy Davis" See below for some history on this event.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.
wikipedia notes: M... See More
Front page photo of JFK when a Senator...
Item #691468
September 21, 1959
AMERICAN OBSERVER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1959
* Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy photo
The front page features 4 photos, one being: "John Kennedy" concerns a compromise labor-,management bill. Part of the caption states: "...sponsored by Representatives Griffin, Michigan Republican, and Phil Landrum, Georgia Democrat--plus milder provisions backed by Senator K... See More
Same day reports on the John F. Kennedy assassination...
Item #691447
November 22, 1963
THE CINCINNATI POST - 8 Star Extra, Ohio Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON PRESIDENT" with a large photo of Kennedy moments before being shot. Various related subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson.
The complete first section, pages 1-14 (of 60), foxing at the margins and central fold, some minor tears at the central fold.... 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
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #687555
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* Early, same day report w/ photos
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "President Assassinated In Dallas Ambush" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page.
The ftpg. photo shows a happy John & Jackie Kennedy headed: "Shortly Before He Wa... See More
From where Kennedy was the day before his assassination...
Item #687554
November 22, 1963
THE HOUSTON PRESS--4th EXTRA, Nov. 22, 1963
* From the city where JFK was the previous day
President Kennedy was in Houston the day before his fateful trip to Dallas.
The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED ! " "SHOT DOWN IN DALLAS" with subheads: "Johnson President! Connally Wounded" with 3 related photos.
Presumably the complete issue of... See More
John F. Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #687553
November 23, 1963
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination w/ many photos
A two line banner head: "Kennedy Assassinated - Johnson Sworn As President" with the two front page photos showing the Kennedys just moments before the fatal shot, and L.B. Johnson being sworn in as President.
Photos of his life appear on pages 3 & 5.
Complete in two section... See More
Robert Kennedy shot & near death...
Item #681700
June 05, 1968
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, June 5, 1968 The front page has a banner headline: "Robert F. Kennedy Is Shot in Brain; Bullet Removed; Condition Critical" with subheads and 3 related photos.
There is more related content on the following pages. Note that Robert Kennedy was still alive by time this edition went to press.
First section only with pages 1-20, very nice con... See More
Yankee deserters escape... along Williamsburg Road...
Item #680866
January 19, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, , Virginia, Jan. 19, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "Tenure of Cabinet Officers--Report of the Committee on the Judiciary" "which takes most of the page. Also on the front page: "City Intelligence" "Confiscation of Yankee Goods" "Captain John Kennedy" and other smaller items.... See More
Moon landing soon to occur... Ed Kennedy/Mary Jo Kopechne auto crash...
Item #680268
July 20, 1969
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1969
* Chappaquiddick Island accident
* Apollo 11 moon flight
Although the moon landing report, found in the following day's paper, was commonly saved by millions, few saved this report reporting the prelude to the historic event, and as such a great companion issue to the "Main On The Moon" issue.
The front page banner headline: "Ast... See More
Civil War reports in this racist newspaper...
Item #680179
April 01, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 1, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Some articles include: "Re-Organizing the Democracy" "Execution of Capt. Kennedy" "Another Battle Before Ric... See More
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