Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #695286
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
America's first man in space...
Item #695003
May 08, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 8, 1961
* Astronaut Alan Shepard
* 1st American in space
* Mercury-Redstone 3 - Freedom 7
* JFK - White House ceremony
America's first man is space is heralded with a banner headline: " 'CAPITAL HAILS SHEPARD; Kennedy Gives Medal to Space Hero" with subheads and two related photos. More inside.
This was an historic first in America's eff... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #694475
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
1963 John-John salutes dad photo.....
Item #693772
November 26, 1963
DAILY NEWS, New York City, November 26, 1963
* John F. Kennedy death funeral
* Famed photo of JFK Jr. saluting
The front page has a nice photo showing JFK's family with John Jr. saluting and headline: "WE CARRY ON" Much more on the following pages. Nice to have in this famous NYC tabloid publication and great for display.
Complete with 28 pages, good condition.... See More
Nixon Resigns the Presidency as reported in the Washington Post...
Item #692331
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
1962 Eastern Airlines Flight 512 disaster...
Item #691633
December 01, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 1, 1962
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 512 crash
* Douglas DC-7B airplane disaster
* John F. Kennedy International Airport
The front page has a banner headline: "Death Spares 26 on Plane" with subhead and two related photos. Another related photo on page with a list of the Dead & survivors.
Twenty-four pages, spine wear with some unrelated text loss, libra... 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
Premiere of "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690994
April 03, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 3, 1992 (Calendar Section only)
*Beethoven Opening Day premiere & review
*Thunderheart Opening Day premiere & review
*Other popular movie advertisements
This issue shows a full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", both accompanied with reviews. Other popular movie advertisements include "The S... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's 1963 assassination...
Item #690334
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
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts....
Item #689884
September 09, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 9, 1971
* John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts
* Along the Potomac River - Washington D.C.
* Opening gala opening night - Leonard Bernstein
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Glittering Throng Attends Kennedy Center Opening" First report coverage continues on page 51 with banner heading and four related photos.
Complete with 80 p... See More
1963 JFK funeral.. Oswald shot...
Item #689303
November 25, 1963
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Penn., November 25, 1963
* John F. Kennedy funeral w/ photos.
* Lee Harvey Oswald
The front page has a banner headline: "A Saddened Nation Says Goodbye" with subhead and 3 related photos. Also a three column heading: "Oswald Killed In Dallas Jail" (see)
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, minor creasing, nice condition. ... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's 1963 assassination...
Item #688420
November 22, 1963
THE DAILY MAIL, Anderson, South Carolina, November 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 SLAIN" in huge red letters on the front page with banner subhead and two related photos. (see)
Incomplete issue containing the front and back page leafs of... 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
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #687841
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
Of curious i... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #687840
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Texas, November 25, 1963
* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* JFK John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Nigh Club Man Kills Oswald" "John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack... See More
The much more elusive & dramatic Dallas newspaper on the assassination of Oswald...
Item #687837
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 25, 1963
* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* JFK John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ***
Although we have had many of the Nov. 25 issue of the Morning News reporting the killing of Oswald, we rarely find the Times Herald newspaper and it offers the much more dramatic--and large--front page photo (now quit... See More
Kennedy is slain...
Item #687552
November 22, 1963
THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DAILY TRIBUNE--EXTRA, California, Nov. 22, 1963 Large banner headline announces: "KENNEDY IS SLAIN" "JFK Fatally Wounded By Assassin in Dallas" with various related subheads and photos.
The complete first section (of 3) with pages 1-16, very nice condition.
Assassination of President Kennedy...
Item #687546
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING SUN, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT KENNEDY IS ASSASSINATED" with subhead: "Sniper Also Hits Texas Governor" and 3 related photos.
The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-30 (of 60). Minor loss to an upper corner, very nice condition.
Kennedy shot...
Item #687543
November 23, 1963
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
This black-bordered issue features a banner headline: "ASSASSIN KILLS KENNEDY - LYNDON JOHNSON SWORN IN" with subhead: "Governor Of Texas Wounded; Marxist Accused Of Murder". Photos include both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Baines Johnson, both in color.
Believed to be the complete issue with s... See More
Kennedy's assassination, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687014
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.
Thi... See More
Kennedy Speech to Press...
Item #683084
April 28, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1961
* JFK's speech to The American Newspaper Publisher's Association
* Freedom of the Press
The front page has: "PRESIDENT URGES PRESS TO CENSOR NEWS AIDING REDS", which shows the beginning of an article covering JFK's speech to American publishers, and contains a related photo. Coverage includes: "It is the unpr... See More
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #680738
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR, Florida, November 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
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: "Chief Executive Ambushed In Dallas Motorcade; Gov. Connal... See More
The issue not saved by collectors...
Item #678345
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963
* Same day of JFK's assassination
Being an afternoon newspaper this newspaper did report the assassination of John F. Kennedy in its 2nd and 3rd editions. This is the first edition which hit the streets before the news, with the front page headlines reflected the joy of having the President visit.
The banner headline announces: "T... See More
Great photo of JFK...
Item #678010
November 22, 1963
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
Kennedy vs. Nixon...
Item #677568
November 06, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1960
* Dramatic coverage 2 days before the 1960 election
* Kennedy vs. Nixon
The front page has: "KENNEDY TOURS CITY AREA, RENEWS PLEDGE FOR PEACE; NIXON SETS 4-HOUR TV TALK", "KENNEDY APPEARS TO LEAD IN STATE; RELIGION A FACTOR", with additional related articles. Coverage then continues on the front page of section 4... See More
Negroes admission (eve) to University of Alabama...
Item #676632
June 11, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1963
* Kennedy tells Wallace to allow 2 blacks into University of Alabama
The top left of the front page has a 2 line heading: "President Urges Wallace to Shun Alabama Campus", with subheads for 2 separate articles: "Telegram Calls Governor a Threat to Order - Alabamian Adamant" & "Negroes Admission Due Today - U.S. Sh... See More
The much more elusive & dramatic Dallas newspaper on the assassination of Oswald...
Item #675768
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 25, 1963 Although we have had many of the Nov. 25 issue of the Morning News reporting the killing of Oswald, we rarely find the Times Herald newspaper and it offers the much more dramatic--and large--front page photo (now quite famous) showing the moment Oswald was shot (the Morning News photo is of a second before the shooting). The photo is ca... See More
Dallas newspaper the day before Kennedy arrived...
Item #675763
November 21, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, Nov. 21, 1963 There was logical reason to save the next day's edition as it reported the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but there was no logical reason for this issue to be saved, even though it has significant front page content.
The headline reads: "Plea For Space Plan Kicks Off JFK Tour" with related subheads, and a front page photo showin... See More
The very first televised Presidential debate...
Item #674324
September 27, 1960
(2) PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, Sept. 26 & 27, 1960 (a 2-issue set)
* John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate (1st of 4) - 1st on television
The top of the front page of the 26th has a four column heading: "Debate Makes History Tonight" (see) The front page of the 27th has a one column heading: "2 Loneliest Men Around Face Camera" (see)
Compl... See More
The very first televised Presidential debate...
Item #674044
September 27, 1960
THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, Sept. 27, 1960
* John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate (1st of 4) - 1st on television
The front page has a report on the very first televised Presidential debate which was between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. The four heading reads: "Nixon And Kennedy Make TV History With A Debate" with a photo during the debate. ... See More
John F. Kennedy is elected President...
Item #672542
November 09, 1960
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 9, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK elected president
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEN. KENNEDY WINS" with photos of both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. A displayable issue of an event seldom saved at the time prior to his assassination.
Incomplete issue containing 8 pages (1-4, 9-12), in good condition. Would be great... See More
Same day report on Kennedy's assassination...
Item #672487
November 22, 1963
THE GREENSBORO RECORD, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
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 fi... See More
Reporting John F. Kennedy's assassination...
Item #672486
November 23, 1963
GREENSBORO DAILY NEWS, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 1963 The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY IS ASSASSINATED; PRO-RED HELD AS KILLER" with two related photos.
Complete in 2 sections and 22 pages, minor central fold wear, nice condition.
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #672338
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. Save for the caption to the photo the only word on the front page is in huge, bold letters: MARTYRED !
The remainder of the front page is taken up with a huge, black-bordered... See More
Lee Harvey Oswald is shot to death...
Item #672290
November 25, 1963
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, Nov. 25, 1963
* Harvey Oswald assassination
* John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "OSWALD SLAIN!" with: "Accused J.F.K. Killer Hit in Jail" with subhead and large photo. Nice for display.
More on the following pages with a nice full page pictorial of Lyndon Johnson, and the back page i... See More
John F. Kennedy enters the race for President...
Item #665384
January 03, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 3, 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 six column headline: "Kennedy Opens His Drive In De, Presidential Race" with subheads and small photo of JFK.
Complete with all 40+ pag... See More
1961 Saturn I rocket launch...
Item #664526
October 28, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 28, 1961
* Saturn I rocket launching
* 1st heavy lift space launcher
The front page has a banner headline: "U.S. Fires Biggest Rocket" with subheads that include: "New Shot Aids Race to Moon" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside. Two library stamps just above the headline into the masthead. (see)
Complete with all 40+ pages, small binding ... See More
1939 JFK photo while still in college...
Item #660333
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
JFK slain by assassin...
Item #656938
November 22, 1963
PRESS-TELEGRAM EXTRA, Long Beach, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy. The front page features a banner headline: "PRESIDENT KENNEDY SLAIN ASSASSIN!" with a subhead "Texas Governor Also Cut Down in Dallas Tragedy". This issue features a single photo of President and Mrs. Kennedy as they were being greeted upon their arrival at the Internati... See More
John F. Kennedy Rice University speech...
Item #655558
September 13, 1962
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 13, 1962
* John F. Kennedy JFK Rice University speech
* Race for space vs. Russia - going to the moon
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "More Space Funds?" This was the famous speech in which he said: "We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they ar... See More
Telstar Satellite transmits 1st live transatlantic signal...
Item #652018
July 24, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 24, 1962
* Telstar communication satellite
* Very 1st Transatlantic live television
The front page has a four column heading: "TV Links Old World and New" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st publicly live transatlantic television signal via satellite.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, n... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 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 "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
... See More
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #649295
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #649283
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
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #649230
November 22, 1963
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 ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a... See More
JFK Airport dedication...
Item #644926
August 01, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1948
* Idlewild Airport dedication (now called John F. Kennedy JFK Airport)
* President Harry S. Truman
* Many photos
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "TRUMAN DEDICATES IDLEWILD AIRPORT; HAILS IT AS 'FRONT DOOR' FOR THE U.N.; 900 PLANES STAGE PARADE OF AIR MIGHT" with many subheads and related photo. (see photos). Much m... See More
JFK- Nixon Presidential debate in 1960....
Item #639897
October 06, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 6, 1960
* John F. Kennedy (JFK) - Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate upcoming
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Crowds Cheer 'Jack', 'Dick'"
This tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National te... See More
JFK- Nixon Presidential debate...
Item #639896
October 07, 1960
Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 7, 1960 This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Round 2 Tonight, Dick vs. Jack". This tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
John F. Kennedy wins the Pulitzer Prize...
Item #639378
May 07, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1957
* John F. Kennedy wins Pulitzer Prize (1st report)
Page 4 contains a very notable yet somewhat inconspicuous report headed: "Sen. Kennedy, O'Neill Win Pulitzer Prizes". John F. Kennedy was the first member of Congress to receive a Pulitzer Prize, won for his book "Profiles In Courage". Of course in less than 4 years... See More
Eleanor Roosevelt's death report...
Item #637589
November 08, 1962
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, November 8, 1962
* Anna Eleanor Roosevelt death (1st report)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt wife
This 10 page newspaper has a small one column photo of Mrs. Roosevelt with caption: "EX-1st Lady Dies"
Page 4 has a three column headline: "Mrs. Roosevelt Dies" with text. Other news of the day. A few binding hole... See More
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