Historic Newspapers:

DAILY NEWS, New York City, Special Airplane Disaster Edition, July 19, 1999  

* John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn tragedy
* "John-John" - son of former President JFK
* Flight to Martha's Vineyard ends in disaster

The front page headline is headed: "SAD VIGIL" with several photos and loads of text throughout.
Complete special JFK Jr. edition with all 28 pages, nice condition.

BACKGROUND: The July 19, 1999, special edition of the New York Daily News holds profound historical significance as it…

THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963  

* John F. Kennedy assassination
* Best title to be had (1st report)

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 editions. The MORNING NEWS, being a morning…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., 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: "JFK Center Opening 'Thrills' Mrs. Kennedy" 
Complete with 56 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.

Background: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts officially opened its doors on September 8, 1971, with a groundbreaking premiere of…

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 photo of "President John F. Kennedy"  and one of: "President Kennedy Slumped Over In Back Seat Of Car..." (see).
This issue…

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 includes a photo of "President John F. Kennedy" and one of: "President Kennedy Slumped Over In Back Seat Of Car...".
Complete in 40…

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 photo of "President John F. Kennedy"  and one of: "President Kennedy Slumped Over In Back Seat Of Car..." (see).
This issue…

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.

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 he would become President of the United States. Eugene O'Neill's prize was for "Long Day's Journey Into Night".
Complete in…

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 sections, nice condition.

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 extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an…

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 a rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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 are hard"…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 2, 1960

* JFK - John F. Kennedy enters race

The front page has a early, same day "breaking news" report under bulletin on JFK formally joining the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Nice to have in a Massachusetts paper.
8 pages, loose along the spine, some margin wear and chipping, with a little unrelated text loss.

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

* Terrific publication 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.

PATERSON EVENING NEWS--EXTRA, New Jersey, Nov. 22, 1963 

* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
* Nice headline w/ photo for display
* Early, same day 1st report coverage

The banner headline is one of the larger ones for this report: "PRESIDENT SLAIN  Dies Of Assassin's Shot" with a photo of "President John F. Kennedy" and breaking reports on the assassination. Great to have in a newspaper from the same day as the event.
Complete with both sections, 46 pages, nice condition.

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 and extend onto inside pages with additional photos.
Believed to be complete in 48 pages, good condition.

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 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1960  The headline announces: "Kennedy Calls For Sacrifices In U.S. To Help The World Meet Challenges of 'New Frontier' " with related subheads. The front page photos shows both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Complete in 34 pages, some light soiling to the top half of the ftpg., otherwise good.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963  

* President John F. Kennedy - JFK
* Last policy/ideals speech given 
* Pre-Dallas, Texas assassination 

Obviously unknown at the time but less than 4 weeks later John F. Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.
The front page has an article: "Kennedy, Honoring Frost, Bids U.S. Heed Its Artists" which carries over to page 87, where is found what would prove to be the last public address by JFK.
The heading on page 87 reads: "Text of President's Address…

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 front page, nice condition.

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shooting; and Governor Connally.
This is the front section only with a very small wear on the left spine, otherwise in very…

THE PARSONS SUN. Kansas, November 6 & 7, 1962

* Edward 'Ted' Kennedy wins senate seat election

The November 7th issue has a four column headline on the front page: "Demos Hold Congress, GOP Gains in States".

This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts' senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States.

You also get the November 6th issue which has some pre election reporting with photo of JFK. (see)

Other news of the day. Little…

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 showing a secret service agent watching over John F. Kennedy Jr. (see images) JFK would be assassinated just 10 days later in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1963

* President John F. Kennedy 
* Frankfort, West Germany
* Paulskirche speech - St. Paul's Church
* Post World War II relations w/ Germany
* Threat of Soviet communism warning 

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "KENNEDY URGES 'COHESIVE EUROPE' IN EQUAL PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S.; MIXED ATOMIC FORCE IS DEFERRED" with subheads. (see images) Much more inside with complete text of his speech and a few related photos. Loads of text here.…

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 23, 1963  This issue features a headline: "KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Pro-Castro Sniper Arrested". This features a large photo of John F. Kennedy and a photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.
This complete issue has lite discoloration and staining at the central fold otherwise is in good condition. (see photos for details)

THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 1963  

* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Lee Harvey Oswald as a suspect (early)

One of the more dramatic issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy with a wide, black mourning border around the entire front page.
The banner headlines: PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Johnson Takes Office" with 3 related photos. Much more inside.
Presumed complete in 2 sections and 22 pages, minor wear at the central fold and at the right margins.…

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 "John F. Kennedy" and a smaller photo of Lyndon Johnson. A considerable amount of related news and photos inside as well. 
Of…

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 went an entirely different--and more dramatic--route.
Save for the caption to the photo the only word on…

(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 on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened. Two line bold banner headline…

ULUS ADIMIZ ANDIMIZDIR, Nov. 23, 1963

* President John. F. Kennedy
* JFK assassination - murder

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.

HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963 

* John F. Kennedy assassination

Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963 

* Bizarre JFK - John F. Kennedy assassination issue

This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it is a photo of a street sweeper pushing his trash cart with a pair of trousers & boots protruding from the top, with the caption: “Sweeper Means What He Says”, as if related…

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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 9, 1963

* John F. Kennedy JFK third child born (death)
* Patrick Bouvier Kennedy
* London $5,000,000 mail train robbery

This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Infant Dies As Heart Fails" with small photo of JFK.

1st report coverage on premature birth of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. He was one of the very few babies born while the father was President of the United States. Page 1 and 3 also contain a…

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, being morning newspapers.
Complete with 26 pages, two folds, minor margin wear, generally nice.

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 Americans Aboard" Was this the earliest report re. JFK in a daily newspaper ?
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.…

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 Massachusetts senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States. Great to have in a…

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 Kennedy, Massachusetts Democrat...". George Meany is one of the photos as well.
It is rather rare to find front page…

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 22, 1960

* John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon
* 4th and final presidential debate

This 24 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Hoover, Dewey Urge V.P. to OK 5th Debate" with subheads that include: "Kennedy Hurls New Challenge" (see photos). This tells of the 4th and final presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Pages 6 & 7 in the section section contains the entire transcript of the debate.…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 8, 1960

* John F. Kennedy JFK
* Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate

This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Candidates Bristle In Second Debate".

Tells of the 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.

Other news of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The key turning point of the…

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 4, 1969 

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo 
* In a Massachusetts newspaper 

This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Kennedy's Senate Victory Put Together in 9 Days" with two column photo of Kennedy.

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator…

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969 

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo 

This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Ousts Long As Whip" with one column photo of Kennedy.

Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the…

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, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was…

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 3, 1969 

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip 
* Kansas 

This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Kennedy New Senate Demo Whip"

Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In office since…

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.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In office since…

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.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 23, 1961

* American Novelist & more Norman Mailer
* Open poem to John F. Kennedy - JFK

Page 4 has a poem headed: "Open Poem To John Fitzgerald Kennedy" which is signed in type: Norman Mailer
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first…

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 Was Shot".
The complete first section with pages 1-24, light dirtiness to the front page, good condition. 

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 the complete first section with pages 1-22. Two folds, minimal wear at the fold juncture, nice condition.

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 they are numbered 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19 & 20. It is called the: "Blue Streak Edition" as a blue streak runs down the right margin.
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