1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 28, 1963



* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination

* Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald



Starting on the front page are a few editorials regarding the recent assassination of John F. Kennedy. Text continues inside. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the first issue published after the assassination.  I suspect this to be an extr... See More  

Same day report on Kennedy's assassination...

THE GREENSBORO RECORD, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 1963  The banner headline announces: "SNIPER KILLS KENNEDY" with a few related subheads and a photo of the motorcade. Given this is a same-day report and given the immediacy of getting the issue on the street, the remainder of the issue has more "typical" news of the day.

The complete 30 page issue in 2 sections, toning to t... See More  

Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...

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  

Sirhan B. Sirhan convicted of murder... Robert F. Kennedy assassination...

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..."

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First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...

THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963  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--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More  

Nixon Resigns the Presidency as reported in the Washington Post...

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  

President Kennedy Is assassinated...

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.

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President Kennedy is assassinated...

THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, November 22, 1963 



* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination

* Nice headline w/ photo for display

* Early, same day 1st report coverage



The banner headline in red lettering reads: "PRESIDENT MURDERED BY GUNMAN IN DALLAS" with subhead and 2 related photos. Nice for display.

First section only with 10 pages, a little margin wear with a few tiny tears, g... See More  

Nixon resigns the Presidency: reported in the Washington Post...

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.

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The nation mourns...

THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR, Indiana, November 23, 1963 



* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination



The black-bordered front page features a banner headline: "Nation Mourns  PRESIDENT KENNEDY IS ASSASSINATED" with subhead: "Texas Governor Wounded; Lyndon Johnson Sworn in; 'Red' Accused As Gunman".

A large photo Kennedy is headed: "Martyr For His Country".

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From where Kennedy was the day before his assassination...

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.

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Kennedy is slain...

THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DAILY TRIBUNE--EXTRA, California, Nov. 22, 1963  



* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination



Large banner headline announces: "KENNEDY IS SLAIN" "Assassin Shoots JFK in Dallas Motorcade" with various related subheads. (see images)

Complete in 3 sections and 40 pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Great photo of JFK...

CITIZEN-NEWS, Lankershim, New Hampshire, Nov. 22, 1963  One of the most dramatic and unusual issues on President John F. Kennedy assassination we have offered.Front Page has distinguished image of JFK with the banner headline: "MARTYRED!" Pages 1-12 of what was likely at least a 2 section newspaper. This issue is extremely displayable. and is in very nice, clean condition.... See More  

Senator Robert Kenndy fights for life...

CONNERSVILLE NEWS-EXAMINER, Indiana, June 5, 1968  The front page has a seven column headline published before he would pass away: "Sen. Kennedy Fights For Life Following Assassination Attempt In Los Angeles"  with subheads including: "President Leads Nation In Prayers For Recover Of Wounded Kennedy". 

Inside has: Judy Garland's Life Plagued With H... See More  

One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...

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John F. Kennedy assassinated...

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".

All the text on the front page deals with the Kennedy assassination & also inclu... See More  

Kennedy's Democratic convention ends...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1960  The headline announces: "Eisenhower Will Inform Kennedy On Foreign Affairs In Campaign through Stevenson and Bowles" with related subheads. This was at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. Ftpg. photos shows John F. Kennedy with Adlai Stevenson.

The complete Sunday edition with 100+ pages, very nice condition.... See More  

The president assassinated...

JOURNAL AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 22, 1963  The complete first section with pages 1-26. Very light dirtiness & edge wear, generally nice.

Large JFK photo...

EUGENE REGISTER-GUARD, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1963  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.

Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had....

(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues Nov. 23 & 25, 1963) 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 with a first report ... See More  

Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 23, 1950



* Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize

* 1st negro winner

* Arab-Israeli mediator



This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bunche of U.N. Is Selected For 1950 Nobel Peace Prize" with subhead: "Palestine Mediator's Award First to Negro...." with photo of Bunche.



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Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...

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.



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Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...

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.



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Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...

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  

Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962



* Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo

* Nice headline for display

* From Massachusetts



This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.



This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachu... See More