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716344

Great title - Horace Greeley supports William H. Harrison...

Item #716344

October 24, 1840

THE LOG CABIN, New York, Oct. 24, 1840  The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration.

Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Army Bill" which includes the drafting of 200,000 men.

Pages 2 and 3 are mostly taken up with articles concerning ... See More  

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716335

1985 WWF World Wrestling w/ Hulk Hogan...

Item #716335

March 19, 1985

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 19, 1985



* WWF - World Wrestling Federation 

* Pre WrestleMania - gaining popularity 

* Hulk Hogan, The Iron Shiek - Cyndi Lauper




This issue has a great lengthy editorial on the surge in mainstream popularity for WWF Wrestling with a front pahe headline : "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD N ME" with a phot... See More  

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716330

1985 U2 Madison Square Garden concert ad...

Item #716330

January 29, 1985

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 29, 1985



* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge

* First Madison Square Garden performance

* "The Unforgettable Fire" tour advertisement 




Page 69 has a terrific full page advertisement for "U2" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was there inaugural performance at the iconic venue.&... See More  

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715987

1976 Rock band "Queen" sold out ad...

Item #715987

January 10, 1977

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Jan. 10, 1977



* "Queen" North America concert tour 

* "A Day At The Races" album - "Queen Lizzy Tour"

* Very 1st appearance at Madison Square Garden




Page 67 has a nice advertisement for a QUEEN concert at Madison Square Garden with opening act Thin Lizzy. (see images)

Note: On February 5, 1977, Queen performed their inaugural... See More  

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715649

Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...

Item #715649

April 07, 1966

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 7, 1966



* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable

* The Velvet Underground and Nico inaugural show ad

* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance




Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 7 inch advertisement for a first "Erupting Plastic Inevitable with Andy Warhol The Velvet Underground and Nice" performance opened ... See More  

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714097

Hindenburg airship under construction in 1936...

Item #714097

February 22, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1936



* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin announcement

* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "New Zeppelin to Inaugurate Air Service Between Germany and America on May 6" (see images) Early report on the infamous airship while still under construction.

Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the m... See More  

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712952

Seabiscuit wins Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes...

Item #712952

July 17, 1938

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 17, 1938



* Seabiscuit wins Hollywood Gold Cup

* Santa Anita Stakes - Arcadia, California

* Thoroughbred racehorse racing




Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit, in $50,000 Victory, Redeems Self". (see images) The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner photo headed: "THEY COULDN'T KEEP W... See More  

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712823

Montauk Point... Utah... Mormon... death of Tad Lincoln...

Item #712823
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1871  Featured in this issue is an article "Montauk Point, Long Island" which takes 12 pages and includes 22 illustrations. Another nice article is: "The Reformation in Utah" which takes over 8 pages & has a great wealth of information about this Territory. Near the beginning is: "When Utah was first settled,... See More  

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709906

The historic Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews... John Quincy Adam's Inaugural Address...

Item #709906

May 25, 1819

(priced at a discount) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER (a pair of issues), Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825



* Maryland Jew Bill w/ passage

* Jewish religious rights

* Jews to hold public office (MD)




A fine pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".

May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in th... See More  

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708804

1917 Woodrow Wilson inauguration...

Item #708804

March 05, 1917

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 5, 1917



* President Woodrow Wilson inauguration 

* On the brink of World War I




The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON INAUGURATED AT NOON" with subhead. and related pictorial. (see images) Nice for display.

Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More  

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707451

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is inaugurated...

Item #707451

January 14, 1986

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 14, 1986



* Martin Luther King Jr. Day inauguration

* Radio City Music Hall dedication

* First observance of this federal holiday

* Whitney Houston, Bill Cosby and more




Page 68 has a terrific advertisement for the upcoming gala celebration for the first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It was at this event that offici... See More  

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706373

Lincoln's cabinet published...

Item #706373

March 06, 1861

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, March 6, 1861 



* President Abraham Lincoln

* 2 days after inauguration

* Cabinet announcements




Page 3 has s small yet notable report headed: "Cabinet Appointments" beginning: "We understand that the following nominations were yesterday made by the President and forthwith confirmed by the Senate:..." and what followed is the list of ap... See More  

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706283

Assassination attempt upon President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt...

Item #706283

February 16, 1933

THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16, 1933



* Franklin D. Roosevelt assassination attempt



 The banner headline announces: "ROOSEVELT ESCAPES ASSASSIN" with subhead: "Anarchist Fires Five Shot Into His Party At Miami Reception".

During this assassination attempt, 5 people were injured, most seriously Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. Roosevelt was the President-El... See More  

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704915

From the temporary capital of the United States...

Item #704915

December 22, 1797

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 22, 1797  



* Uncommon 18th century American publication



The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.

The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.

Fo... See More  

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704815

Very 1st "Earth Day" observation in 1970...

Item #704815

April 16, 1970

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 16, 1970



* First "Earth Day" observation notice

* Environmental protection demonstration

* Climate change - global warming concerns




Page 21 has full page notice headed: "New York...We've had it!" (see images) This was for the very first "Earth Day" which was observed less than a week later.

wi... See More  

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704730

The capture of Jefferson Davis...

Item #704730

May 20, 1865

ARMY NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 20, 1865



* Capture of Jefferson Davis

* Confederate president




The front page has an article headed "The Military Situation" and beginning: "The pursuit & capture of Jeff. Davis, the surrender of Taylor, and the concentration of the National Armies around Washington, are...the three principal military events worthy of consideration..."... See More  

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704610

Chicago White Stockings: National League champs...

Item #704610

October 14, 1882

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 14, 1882 



* Chicago White Sox baseball

* Cap Anson & King Kelly




Inside has a very nice half page illustration captioned: "The Chicago Baseball Team, Winners Of The National League Championship." This is a team portrait of eleven players in uniform, including M. J. Kelly and A. C. Anson. The bottom half of that leaf has a print... See More  

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703939

Jefferson's first inaugural address...

Item #703939

March 18, 1801

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1801 



* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration

* President of the United States




The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "President Jefferson's Speech, at his Inauguration at Washington, March 4, 1801" which is signed by him in italic type: Thomas Jefferson.

Also on the front page are three Acts of Congress signed in ... See More  

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703871

Lincoln's assassination was to have been at his inauguration...

Item #703871

April 26, 1865

WORCESTER DAILY SPY, Massachusetts, April 26, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln's funeral train tour (New York stop)

* His assassination 1st planned for Inauguration day ?




This issue has a combination of Lincoln-related reports,  and end of war items, front page reports including: "General Sherman's Conduct" "The Murder Fixed For the 4th of March" & "Le... See More  

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703829

Franklin Pierce's son killed shortly before his father's inauguration...

Item #703829

January 13, 1853

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 1853  



* President-elect Franklin Pierce

* Son Benjamin train accident death




Page 3 has an unfortunate report taking half a column headed: "Obsequies of Master Benjamin Pierce" beginning: "Yesterday forenoon the funeral ceremonies over the remains of Master Benjamin Pierce, only son of the President elect, were performed...&quo... See More  

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703561

Laying the cornerstone for the President's House, sort of...

Item #703561

May 26, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston,  May 26, 1792  



* Philadelphia as the nation's capital (temporary)

* Future "White House" ? - Laying of the cornerstone




Page 3 has a somewhat inconspicuous report reading: "The following inscription is cut on the corner stone lately laid as the foundation of the house designed for the future residence of the President of the United St... See More  

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702876

Very early report of Washington's inaugural address, plus his election as well...

Item #702876

April 01, 1789

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Election victory & inauguration




 Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election & inauguration of President George Washington.

The full text is shown in the photos, however some ite... See More  

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702868

The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...

Item #702868

January 21, 2021

NEW YORK POST, Jan. 21, 2021



* A day of "firsts"

* Joe Biden sworn in as oldest president to-date

* Kamala Harris 1st female, 1st black, 1st South-Asian Vice-President


* Doug Emhoff 1st "second Gentleman" and first Jewish-American married to a President or Vice-President



The entire front page and pages 3-13 tell of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President an... See More  

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702705

Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...

Item #702705

March 14, 1805

BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805 



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Inauguration - inaugural address




Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which tak... See More  

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702654

President Madison's inaugural address...

Item #702654

March 18, 1809

PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Mach 18, 1809  The front page contains in its entirety: "Mr. Madison's INAUGURAL SPEECH"  with a prefacing paragraph: "This day, at twelve o'clock, His Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, appeared in the Hall of the Representatives to take the oath of office before an immense concourse of spectators and delive... See More  

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702582

Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland...

Item #702582

March 05, 1893

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, March 5, 1893  The top of the first column has heads: "CLEVELAND GOES IN" "Thrice Nominated & Twice Inaugurated President of the United States" "Severe Storm Mars The Ceremonies" ""Policy of The New Administration". The ftpg. also has a nice graphic showing: "Cleveland And His Cabinet". The text takes o... See More  

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702574

1940 "Gone With the Wind" academy awards...

Item #702574

March 01, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 1, 1940



* "Gone with the Wind" movie

* 1940 Academy Awards (1st report)

* Vivien Leigh wins w/ photo




The front page has a one column heading: "Film Prizes Go to Robt. Donat and Miss Leigh" (see) Photo of Vivien Leigh is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with ... See More  

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702420

The inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison...

Item #702420

March 08, 1841

BOSTON COURIER, March 8, 1841  



* William Henry Harrison

* Presidential inauguration

* Inaugural address




Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is: "Inauguration and Inaugural Address" of President William Henry Harrison. Most of the space is taken up with his very lengthy inaugural address.

Following the address is: "The Inauguration of William Henry Har... See More  

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702416

Death of the President, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

Item #702416

April 05, 1841

THE GLOBE Semi-Weekly edition, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison

* Washington, D.C. death - 1st report




The upper right corner of the front page has what appears to be almost a news bulletin headed: "Death Of The President", datelined "April 4, two o'clock, A.M." and beginning: "It is with deep regret we announce that WILLI... See More  

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701836

Ronald Reagan is inaugurated, hostages are released... In a Washington newspaper...

Item #701836

January 21, 1981

THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1981 



* Ronald Reagan inauguration

* Iran hostage crisis ends

* Best publication to have ?




Two historic banner headlines on the front page read: "Freed Americans Land in W. Germany" "Reagan Sworn In as the 40th President" with related subheads.

The front page photo shows Ronald Reagan in his motorcade, and another shows former... See More  

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701259

In a pro-South newspaper: Lincoln's inaugural address on the front page...

Item #701259

March 08, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 8, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration

* Inaugural address on the ftpg.

* Closing weeks of the Civil War - pro-Confederate title




Among the front page reports is: "Inauguration of President Lincoln--His Address" which contains his address in full, ending with the immortal words: "With malice towards none, with charity for all, wit... See More  

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700954

Early photography... Inauguration of Franklin Pierce...

Item #700954

March 12, 1853

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1853  An early issue of this famous scientific magazine, still published today.

Page 3 has; "Daguerrotyping" which is on early photography. Page 5 has: "The Inauguration" which reports on the inauguration of Franklin Pierce.

Various illustrations of the latest inventions & improvements of the day.

Eight pages, good condition.... See More  

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700687

Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy...

Item #700687

March 05, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 5, 1862  



* Confederate president Jefferson Davis

* Inauguration at Richmond, Virginia




The most notable content would be the lengthy back page report headed: "Inauguration of Jeff. Davis as President of the Bogus Confederacy" as taken from the Richmond Enquirer Extra. The full text is: "The Inaugural Address".

Among other articles... See More  

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700622

Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...

Item #700622

April 22, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797  



* President George Washington's last day in office

* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type




The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the... See More  

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700144

Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...

Item #700144

May 11, 1994

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1994 (Front Section)



* Nelson Mandela becomes president - historic!

* Includes his appeal for peace

* South Africa government handed over to black majority




The front page has the banner heading: "'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela", which includes a large photo. Page 10 has additional coverage including the entire text of his inaugural speech and addi... See More  

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700031

Print of Lincoln's inauguration... His oath of office...

Item #700031

March 30, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 30, 1861 Near the back is a full page print of: "President Lincoln Delivering His Inaugural Address in Front of the Capitol at Washington" which shows a huge crowd. The following page has an article: "The Inauguration of President Lincoln" with various details of the event, including: "...No disturbance marred the august proceedi... See More  

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700028

John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced... Jefferson Davis is inaugurated...

Item #700028

March 09, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861  



* Extradition case of John Anderson

* Canada West escaped slave w/ print




“The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters.

While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into h... See More  

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698523

Lincoln accepts the nomination for the Presidential election...

Item #698523

June 29, 1864

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1864 



* Abraham Lincoln nomination

* 2nd term as president

* Civil War reporting




Page 4 has an historic report headed: "The Presidential Nomination" "Mr. Lincoln's Acceptance" with the text taking over a full column and signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.

Obviously this was the step necessary for him to be on the Republican ballot... See More  

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697667

Douglas Hyde becomes 1st president of Ireland....

Item #697667

June 26, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1938



* Douglas Hyde - An Craoibhín Aoibhinn

* Becomes 1st president of Ireland - inauguration




The front page has a one column heading: "HYDE INAUGURATED AS IRISH PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Douglas Hyde becoming the first president of Ireland. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More  

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697161

1937 Franklin D. Roosevelt's 2nd inauguration...

Item #697161

January 21, 1937

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 21, 1937



* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR 2nd inauguration



The top of the front page has a one heading: "Mr. Roosevelt Pledges Broad Social Reform" with subheads. Complete text of the inaugural address in on page 15. A few related photos on the back page.

Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp with... See More  

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697082

History making 3rd term of the presidency.....

Item #697082

January 21, 1941

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, January 21, 1941



* Franklin D. Roosevelt

* 3rd FDR inauguration

* First time for 3rd term




The front page has a nice banner headline: "F. R. TAKES OATH, ASSERTS DEMOCRACY NOT DYING" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a light pinkish stain from a... See More  

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696929

Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

Item #696929

April 15, 1865

EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)

* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred




Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.

The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More  

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696883

Quite uncommon Mormon publication...

Item #696883

September 01, 1881

THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, September, 1881



* Very rare publication

* Mormons - Mormonism




This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvemen... See More  

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696882

Quite uncommon Mormon publication...

Item #696882

January 01, 1881

THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, January, 1881



* Very rare publication

* Mormons - Mormonism




This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement ... See More  

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696423

"Ma" Ferguson becomes 1st female Texas Governor...

Item #696423

January 20, 1925

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Jan. 20, 1925



* Miriam A. "Ma" Ferguson

* 1st female governor of Texas




The front page has a two column heading: "WOMAN GOVERNOR, INAUGURATED IN TEXAS, DECLARES TEAM WORK HER ADMINISTRATION'S MOTTO" (see images) First report coverage on the Miriam A. Ferguson becoming the first female governor of the state of Texas.

Complete with 14 pages, ... See More  

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696377

The inauguration of historic Monmouth Park Racetrack...

Item #696377

August 06, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 6, 1870  



* Monmouth Park Racetrack opening

* Thoroughbred horse racing

* Oceanport, New Jersey




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Although most of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of fine baseball game reports, including many box scores, perhaps the most notable content is on p... See More  

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695655

President Obama's 2nd Inauguration... Beyonce performs....

Item #695655

January 22, 2013

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 22, 2013 



* President Obama's Second Inauguration

* Several pages with both photos and textual details

* Beyonce sings the National Anthem




Several pages of this issue are dedicated to covering the 2nd Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. See images for details.



The issue is complete in multiple sections and is in very good condition.... See More  

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695416

Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...

Item #695416

March 07, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829  



* President Andrew Jackson

* Inauguration - inaugural address




An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered hi... See More  

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694996

Staples Center opens in 1999...

Item #694996

October 18, 1999

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 18, 1999



* Staples Center (Crypto.com Arena) opens

* Multi-purpose indoor arena inaugural event

* Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band concert




The front page of section B has a one column heading: "'Boss' Brings Madness to Edge of Downtown" with subhead. (see)

The top of page 2 of this section has a banner heading: "OPENING: Staples Cent... See More  

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694554

The War of 1812, and more...

Item #694554

April 30, 1813

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 30, 1813  The entire front page is taken up with: "American Papers" from the House of Commons in London, much relating to the on-going War of 1812.

Page 3 has; "The New Friends of the Navy" and: "Ought Massachusetts t Build a Ship for Those who Would not Build one for Themselves?" There is also a lengthy report of a parade by ... See More  

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