Historic Newspapers: Founding Fathers (U.S.)

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  • Death of George M. Cohan...
    Item #556216
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942

    * Death of song writer George M. Cohan

    This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
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  • George Washington Carver death in 1943...
    Item #699617
    MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minn., January 6, 1943

    * Dr. George Washington Carver death
    * Black scientist & educator
    * Born into slavery


    The front page has a one column photo of Carver headed: "Dr. Carver Dies" (see image) Page 2 has a biography of Carver under the heading: "Dr. Carver: He Gave All the Credit to God"... Read full description  
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  • Jefferson memorial dedicated in 1943...
    Item #587900
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1943 

    * Thomas Jefferson Memorial dedication 
    * 1st report with photos 

    This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ROOSEVELT, HAILING JEFFERSON, LOOKS TO GAIN IN LIBERTY", "Dedicating Memorial Shrine at Capital, He Says Benefit Can Come Out of... Read full description  
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  • July 4, 1943 Declaration of Independence...
    Item #725684
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1943

    * Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
    * July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
    * Middle of the World War II era - 167th anniversary 

    Page 14 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous... Read full description  
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  • July 4, 1944 Declaration of Independence...
    Item #722751
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1944

    * Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
    * July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
    * World War II era - Post D-Day 


    Page 14 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration... Read full description  
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  • Touro Synagogue honored in 1946....
    Item #719814
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1946

    * Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island
    * Oldest surviving building in United States 
    * Declared a National Historic Site

    Page 15 has one column headings that include: "NATION SETS APART TOURO SYNAGOGUE" "Shrine of Judaism at Newport, Oldest in Country, Designated as a Historic Site"... Read full description  
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  • General John J. Pershing death....
    Item #584676
    LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 15, 1948

    * John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing death
    * 1st report w/ photo


    This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Gen. Pershing, 87, World War I Hero, Dies Early Today" with subheads and photo (see images). 1st report coverage on the death of... Read full description  
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  • 1964 Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston advertisement...
    Item #704659
    THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964

    * Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
    * Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
    * One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century


    Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater... Read full description  
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  • Notre Dame wins over Southern California...
    Item #566596
    THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 5, 1988

    Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the... Read full description  
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