Historic Newspapers: Search Results
Found 85 Results
-
Item #723548THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1946
* The disaster at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941
* United States Congress official investigation
* Japan determined to have full accountability
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Found Blameless For Pearl Harbor Disaster" with subhead. (see images) Lengthy... Read full description -
Item #701053LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass.., August 29, 1945
* Official Pearl Harbor attack report
* President Harry S. Truman releases
* Japan occupation just before peace signing
On August 29, 1945, with America’s enemies vanquished, President Harry S. Truman released the results of secret Army and Navy investigations into the Dec. 7,... Read full description -
Item #723113ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 30, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Roosevelt knows something ?
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPAN MUST DRIVE U. S. OUT OF ASIA--TOJO; ROOSEVELT SAYS WE MAY FIGHT IN 1942" with various subheads. (see images) Japan would attack Pearl... Read full description -
Item #713923NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1943
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii warning
* Joseph Grew warned the State Department
The front page has a two column heading: "Japan's Plans Long Known, '31-'41 State Papers Reveal" Lengthy text continues on page 36. This was when this report was first made public to the American citizens.
Complete 1st section... Read full description -
Item #690812LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, June 16, 1941
* Prelude to a Pearl Harbor attack ?
* Japanese Imperial Navy fleet on the move
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPAN ARMADA MOVES; Huge Fleet Steams South From China" with subhead: "Major Action Predicted in Pacific Waters" (see) Was this the fleet that ultimately attacked Pearl Harbor ?... Read full description -
Item #698368THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, December 7, 1941
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Dated December 7, 1941 (DAY OF)
This is what the people read in their morning newspaper at about the same time their radios reported the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This somewhat benign banner head: "Roosevelt Sends Personal Note to Emperor In... Read full description -
Item #722724ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 27, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* About one week away - imminent
* Roosevelt knows something ?
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "ROOSEVELT SEES TOKYO ENVOYS" with subheads. (see images) Japan would attack Pearl Harbor two Sundays later.
Complete with 30+ pages, light... Read full description -
Item #699590CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 31, 1941
* Prelude to Pearl Harbor attack ?
* Japan bombs USS Tutluila
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "U. S. PROTESTS JAP BOMBING OF RIVER GUNBOAT" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 3 with photo. This event happened more than 4 months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
... Read full description -
Item #705016THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941
* United States at war in Pacific
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
* America enters World War II
Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages,... Read full description -
Item #690521LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. FREEZES ASSETS OF JAPANESE" with subheads.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the first section only (4 pages total), a little wear along the margins and central fold, some tiny archival mends on page 2, nice for display as such.
-
Item #708925THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1945
* Joint Committee 1st session
* Attack on Pearl Harbor - Hawaii
* U.S. Senate Investigation
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WE KNEW JAPANESE SECRETS 6 MONTHS BEFORE DEC. 7, 1941, PEARL HARBOR DATA SHOW" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition, light crease along the 1st column, generally in great condition. -
Item #666454NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 28, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. WON'T YIELD ON CHINA" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, a few archival mends near the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
-
Item #672319CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Cordell Hull - Secretary of State
The front page has a banner headline: "JAPANESE AGAIN SEE HULL AS REDS REPORT NAZI ROUT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning a little wear along the... Read full description -
Item #701203SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Dec. 2, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
The front page has two column heading: "Japan Reopens U.S. Talks, Continues Rush To Arms; FDR Sees Stark" (see images) The Japanese armada were already on there way towards Hawaii.
Complete with all 26 pages, small library label... Read full description -
Item #670886SUNDAY LEADER--EXTRA, San Ysidro--Tijuana, California, Feb. 22, 1942 In the paranoia following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this issue sports a headline likely not to be found outside of Southern California: "CHULA VISTA JAPS SEIZED BY AGENTS" with the text beginning: "Thirty-five 'highly nationalistics' were arrested... Read full description -
Item #691290THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 4, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Pre attack on Pearl Harbor
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Encircled... Read full description -
Item #714038THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1941 Nice banner headlines on the bombing of Pearl Harbor, plus America's entry into World War II: "1500 DEAD IN HAWAII RAID" "Congress Wildly Cheers F. D. R. As...U.S. VOTES WAR ON JAPS".
Seeming the complete issues with pages 1-38, in two sections, however one interior leaf is lacking. No wear at the central fold & minimal wear at the margins. There are various tears at margins to inside pages. -
Item #615274THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* New York Giants
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 11) has a three column heading: "Devastating Last-Half Attack Gives Bears 37-9 Victory and Pro Grid... Read full description -
Item #714044CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1941 The front page 3 line banner headline announces: "JAPS WAR ON U.S., BRITAIN; BOMB HAWAII, PHILIPPINES; CONGRESS TO HEAR F. D. R." with many related subheads. The front page has a photo of the submarine base at Pearl Harbor.
Pages 1-24, although 2 interior leaves are lacking. Very nice condition. -
Item #569533THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 5, 1941 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* Japs Declare U.S. Terms 'Impossible'
* Collapse of Talks Indicated by Press; Showdown Likely with Official Reply Today
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. -
Item #724641SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA--Dec. 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Great headline for display
This issue has one of the best and most displayable headlines on America's entry into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a huge, banner "EXTRA" above the masthead, and the large... Read full description -
Item #722622THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1942
* Doris 'Dorie' Miller awarded Navy Cross
* 1st African American to achieve this honor
* Attack on Pearl Harbor hero
Page 8 contains a significant report under the one column heads: "Medals Given to 9 By Admiral Nimitz" "Negro Hero Honored With Ship Commanders and Airmen".the text... Read full description -
Item #723752THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 11, 1934
* United States Navy flying boats
* Airplanes flight record to Hawaii
* San Francisco to Pearl Harbor
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Six Navy Planes Racing to Honolulu on Longest Mass Flight in History" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete... Read full description -
Item #709743CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 29, 1924
* Predicting World War II ?
* Japan and United States
* Attack on Pearl Harbor ?
front page has a banner headline predicting the future war ?: "JAPS ADMIT U. S. WAR FEAR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. The attack on Pearl Harbor was still 17 years away
Complete with 36 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #663068SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Oct. 7, 1941
* Hideki Tojo becomes Prime Minister of Japan
* General of the Imperial Japanese Army
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?
The front page has a nice headline: "JAPAN GETS AN ARMY PREMIER" with subheads and photo of the outgoing Prince Konoye. Nice for display. Japan would attack Pearl Harbor... Read full description -
Item #722723ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH November 29, 1941
* The Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
* Early, same day report
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "NAVY BEATS ARMY, 14-6" with subheads and lineups. (see images) Pearl Harbor would be attacked the... Read full description -
Item #681924THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, Nov. 18, 1934
* Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
* Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BEHIND JAPAN'S DEMAND: THREE VITAL ISSUES" with banner subhead and 3 related photos. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl... Read full description -
Item #659101THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1934
* Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
* Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "JAPAN TAKES FIRM STAND FOR NAVAL EQUALITY NOW; 1935 PARLEY IS IMPERILED" with subheads. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 years... Read full description -
Item #691685ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Dec. 18, 1941
* Admiral Chester W. Nimitz promoted
* Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
* Husband E. Kimmel loses position
* Post bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The front page has a banner headline: "HAWAII NAVAL, ARMY, AIR COMMANDERS OUSTED" with subheads and a few related photos. (see) First report... Read full description -
Item #594724THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1942
* Battle near Java
* General Douglas MacArthur.
* Pearl Harbor images - including warning
* Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "M'Authur Beats Off Two Divisions; Burma Line Firm Under... Read full description -
Item #698486THE NIPPON JIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF... Read full description -
Item #690413CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1942
* Operation K - Japanese naval operation
* Second attack on Pearl Harbor
The front page has a banner headline: "JAP ISLE RAIDED BY 30 PLANES" with subheads. Also a small one column heading: "Bombs Fall In Honolulu" with even small subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #726654THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1942
* First World War II "Medal of Honor" given
* Lieutenant Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Jr.
* Hero for actions at the Battle of Bataan
* Post attack on Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater
The top of the front page has two photos headed: "Dies A Hero" Also a one column heading: "M'ARTHUR OFFICER HONORED BY NATION" with subhead.... Read full description -
Item #551155THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942
* USS Grunion submarine officially lost
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Light... Read full description -
Item #691296THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 27, 1941
* re. Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Heavy... Read full description -
Item #711273NEW YORK POST, Aug. 18, 1941
* Brooklyn, New York City sabotage ?
* Waterfront explosions & fire
* Pier 27 conflagration disaster
The front page has a very nice banner headline for display: "SHIPPING AND PIERS AFIRE; 25 EXPLOSIONS IN HARBOR" and large photo. (see images) Another related photo inside. The attack on Pearl... Read full description -
Item #712607THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 28, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Another British Naval Reverse in... Read full description -
Item #723798AIRCRAFT MACHINIST, Los Angeles, California, Dec. 7, 1943 From the midst of World War II, this is a in-house newspaper by the AFL, the 'Voice of Aircraft Labor" as noted in the masthead. Southern California was a hotbed of aircraft construction at the time.
Four pages, minor margin tears, good condition.
background: This four-page... Read full description -
Item #718282POTTSVILLE EVENING REPUBLICAN, Penna., Dec. 11, 1941
* United States declare war
* Germany & Italy - Axis
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
The front page has a full banner heading: "WAR IS ON WITH AXIS", with subheads: "Congress Declares War On Germany and Italy" and "Action Follows Declaration of War by Hitler and... Read full description -
Item #547672PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated February 18, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Seven Pages of news and Maps U.S. Navy Attacks Japan's Pearl Harbor" "1000 U.S. Troops Lost in Sinking" "Wallace Calls mcCormick perfect Fascist Type" "Russians Kill 52,000 in Cherkassy". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is... Read full description -
Item #553027LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 5, 1940
* Lend Lease Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 10 page newspaper has a headline on the front page: "Predicts Hitler Try to Retaliate on U.S." with subheads that include: "More Destroyers Are Being Put Into Shape At Boston Navy Yard"; "Six Already Are At Sea Out Of Port";... Read full description -
Item #555640THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 16, 1939
* 1st Pro Bowl football game
* New York Giants
* All-Stars
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "New York Giants Win Finale From All Stars". Tells of the very 1st pro bowl game in professional football.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear,... Read full description -
Item #691270THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 15, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Soviet Coast Batteries Silenced By... Read full description -
Item #691286THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 29, 1941
* Rare German occupation periodical
* One week prior to Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "German Troops Break Through... Read full description -
Item #594732THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1940
* Lend Lease Program (1st report)
* World War II relief - U.S. Destroyers
* Byron Nelson - PGA golf championship
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "U. S. TRADES DESTROYERS FOR AIR BASES" with subheads.
Also two column... Read full description -
Item #686245THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a one column heading: "TOKYO NOW TELLS OF 10 U.S. PLANES" with subhead. (see) This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" Doolittle... Read full description -
Item #620079THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears
* Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Chicago Bears Defeat Pro All-Stars, 35-24, on Big Splurge in Second Period" with related photo, stats and lineup.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #643979THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Feb. 21, 1893 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "Objections To Annexation" "Arguments of Those Who Prefer to Ignore Hawaii at Present" "No Naval Advantages To Be Derived" "Present Treaty with the Kingdom Granting Pearl Harbor to the United States Said 5to Be the Only Desirable Feature".
... Read full description -
Item #647632THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1934
* United States Navy flying boats
* Airplanes flight record flight to Hawaii
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SIX NAVAL PLANES REACH HONOLULU IN RECORD FLIGHT" with subheads. First report coverage on page 4 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description -
Item #650971THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 27, 1939
* United States and Japan tensions
* Treaty of Commerce and Navigation
* Prelude to World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. SCRAPS TREATY WITH JAPAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the termination of the 1911 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan. Was... Read full description
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- May 2026 Newsletter Rare & Early Newspapers…
- Who’s Who in Newspapers? Stephen Crane edition (1891)…
- Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on April, 1776)…
- This famous Confederate issue, with a contemporary explanation…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
