Historic Newspapers: WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
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Item #662824LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 2004
* Best "Kill Bill: Volume 2" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American martial arts film - Uma Thurman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Kill Bill: Volume 2" and perhaps no better issue could be found than... Read full description -
Item #646199LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 2004
* Best "Troy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Epic period war film - Brad Pitt
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Troy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #682870LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 2004
*SHREK 2 opening day full page advertisement
Page 3 of the Calendar Section has a full-page colored advertisement for the film which was the follow up to the 2002 Academy Award Best Animated Feature Film "Shreck".
Other small popular movie advertisements are also present in the calendar... Read full description -
Item #697942LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004
* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged
The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B.... Read full description -
Item #653568LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 2004
* The death report of Ray Charles
* Best "Napoleon Dynamite" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
The front page has the report with a supporting photo covering the death of Ray Charles, which continues on an inside page with additional coverage and photos.
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Item #682869LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 2004
*The Polar Express Premiere
*Release Day Movie Review
The Calendar Section contains a full page ad for the premiere of: "THE POLAR... Read full description -
Item #716555DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 11, 2004
* Death of Yasser Arafat
* Palestine PLO leader
The front page as the bold, 3-line heading: "YASSER ARAFAT DEAD", with subheadings: "PLO CHIEF WAS 75", "Failed in bid for Palestinian State", and "Leadership of group in doubt". Included is a large photo... Read full description -
Item #705109LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 2004
* Many full-page ads leading up to the Oscars
* Christmas-season movie releases: Fat Albert, Hotel Rwanda, The Woodsman, & Meet the Fockers
Christmas Season full-page ads premiering: "Hotel Rwanda", "Fat Albert" (which includes a review), "The... Read full description -
Item #680040THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 4, 2005
* Death of Shirley Chisholm
* 1st African American Woman elected to the United States Congress
Page 10 of Section B has a half-page report on the death and obituary of "Shirley Chisholm, 80: Ran for President, Served 13 Years in Congress." She was the first African-American to be... Read full description -
Item #660234LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 2005
* Donald Trump gets married for the 3rd time
* Melania Knauss - Slovene-born fashion model
The top of page 26 has a three column heading: "Lavish Wedding Bells Ring for Trump" with photo of Melania in a limo. First report coverage here and from probably one of the most liberal cities/counties in... Read full description -
Item #718015THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 2005 The front page has the 2-line banner heading: "German Cardinal Is Chosen as Pope - Benedict XVI, 78, Was John Paul II's Strict Defender of the Faith", with multiple corresponding articles and photos. Several inside pages are dedicated to the selection of the Roman Catholic Church's 265th... Read full description -
Item #668358LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 2005
* Multiple noteworthy death reports
* Ernest Lehman (screenwriter)
* June Haver (actress - the next 'Betty Grable')
* James B. Stockdale (Vice Admiral of the Navy - POW)
Pages B8 and B9 have three noteworthy death reports with corresponding photos. The headings are: ... Read full description -
Item #668357LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2005
* The London Transit bombings of April 7, 2005
* Multiple photos and related articles
* Death report of Evan Hunter, author of "The Blackboard Jungle"
The front page has graphic photos and significant coverage of the London Transit Bombings under the full-banner heading:... Read full description -
London terrorrist bombings... Disney's feud...
Item #707217LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005
* Edward "Eddie" Smith - co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association
* Al Loving - African American abstract expressionist painter
* Day-2 reports - London Bombings by Islamic terrorists
* Disney feud settled
The "Obituaries" have the death reports of two prominent Black... Read full description -
Item #707251LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005 (Calendar Section)
* Premier of Marvel's "Fantastic Four"
* Premier of "Dark Water"
* Pre-release of "The Island"
* Recent release of "War of the Worlds" (Tom Cruise)
A terrific issue on the premier of Marvel's ... Read full description -
Item #686591LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 2005
* Best "The Devil's Rejects" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's cult horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Devil's Rejects" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this,... Read full description -
Item #695147LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 21, 2005
* Simon Wiesenthal death (1st report)
* Jewish holocaust survivor - Nazi hunter
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Nazi Hunter Loyal to the Dead" with subhead and photo;. (see) Much more inside with more related photos and loads of text.
Complete with all sections (100+... Read full description -
Item #705105LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 9, 2005
* "The Chronicles of Narnia", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Memoirs of a Geisha", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Brokeback Mountain", premier ad & review
The lead into Oscar Season shows terrific 2-page ads... Read full description -
Item #701557LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 14, 2005
* King Kong Movie Premier
* Brokeback Mountain - 1 week ad and review
* Golden Globe Nominations
A terrific issue on the premiere of both "Brokeback Mountain" and "King Kong". "Brokeback Mountain" includes a nice review with corresponding photos, along with an ad.... Read full description -
Item #646513LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 2006
* Best "Nacho Libre" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Sports comedy film - Jack Black
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Nacho Libre" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description -
Item #681684LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 10, 2006
* Poster-size ad for Black Dahlia with pre-release review
* Full-page ad for The Prestige
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Black Dahlia" (with review) and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper... Read full description -
Item #706635LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 (Calendar Section)
* Premiere of "Hannibal Rising" - full-page ad and review
* Premiere of "Norbit" - full-page ad and review
* Multiple Academy Award nominated ads
Present are reviews and full-page ads for the premieres of both "Hannibal Rising" and ... Read full description -
Item #646688LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 2007
* Best "Shooter" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Conspiracy action thriller - Mark Wahlberg
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Shooter" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description -
Item #686724LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2007
* Best "Transformers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Science fiction action film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Transformers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #646341LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 27, 2007
* Best "The Simpsons Movie" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American animated comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Simpsons Movie" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #645777LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 31, 2007
* Best "Halloween" (2007) film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's slasher horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... Read full description -
Item #646690LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 9, 2007
* Best "No Country for Old Men" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Neo-western neo-noir thriller film - Coen brothers
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "No Country for Old Men" and perhaps no better issue... Read full description -
2008 financial crisis...
Item #702128LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 2008
* Fed. regulators take over IndyMac
* Financial crisis of 2007-2008
* Wall Street and the L.A. region in panic
The front page has: "Federal regulators seize crippled IndyMac Bank", with subheading: "A run on the Pasadena thrift ends in one of the biggest financial failures ever. Doors will reopen Monday".... Read full description -
2008 financial crisis...
Item #702126LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 2008
* Fed. regulators take over IndyMac
* Financial crisis of 2007-2008
* Wall Street and the L.A. region in panic
The front page has: "Federal regulators seize crippled IndyMac Bank", with subheading: "A run on the Pasadena thrift ends in one of the biggest financial failures ever. Doors will reopen Monday".... Read full description -
Item #651376LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 2008
* Best "The Dark Knight" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Superhero - Christian Bale - Heath Ledger
* Also opening day advertisement for "Mamma Mia!"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Dark Knight" and perhaps no... Read full description -
2008 Financial crisis...
Item #702120LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sep. 8, 2008
* Fed. Gov. takes over Fannie May & Freddie Mac
* Financial crisis of 2007-2008
* Wall Street is in a panic
The front page has: "U.S. seizes mortgage titans in multibillion-dollar rescue", with subheading: "The move averts potential global turmoil, Treasury secretary says." The coverage includes... Read full description -
Item #670513LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 21, 2008
* Best "Twilight" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Romantic fantasy film - Kristen Stewart
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Twilight" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper... Read full description -
Item #712237CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 12, 2008
* Best "Grand Torino" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* American drama film - Clint Eastwood
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Grand Torino" and perhaps no better issue could be found... Read full description -
Item #646183LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 2009
* Best "The Hangover" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comedy - Bradley Cooper & more
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Hangover" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #646184LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 21, 2009
* Best "Inglourious Basterds" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Quentin Tarantino - Brad Pitt
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Inglourious Basterds" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this,... Read full description -
Item #710235LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 18, 2009
* Best "Jennifer's Body" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Supernatural horror black comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jennifer's Body" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #713846LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 18, 2009
* Best "Avatar" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Epic science fiction - James Cameron
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Avatar" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #712402LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 2010
* Ronnie Lee Gardner execution
* Last by firing squad in America
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 12 has a heading announcing: "Murderer is executed by firing squad" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.
wikipedia notes: News media... Read full description -
Item #701800LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 2010
* Ronnie Lee Gardner execution
* Last by firing squad in America
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 12 has a heading announcing: "Murderer is executed by firing squad" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.
wikipedia notes: News media... Read full description -
Item #694659LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Front and Calendar Sections), March 11, 2011
* "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Robin Hood"
* Full page ads and reviews
* Premier showings
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Battle: Los Angeles" and "Red Robin... Read full description -
Item #720012LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 29, 2011
* 2011 Super Outbreak
* Many tornadoes disaster
* Alabama & much more
The front page has a column photo with headline: "South digs out as storm toll rises" with subhead. (see) More on pages 14 & 15.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), great condition.
history notes: The April 2011 tornado... Read full description -
Item #649769LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 3, 2011
* Best "X-Men: First Class" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* British-American fantasy film - Daniel Radcliffe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "X-Men: First Class" and perhaps no better issue could be found than... Read full description -
Item #723660LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 2011
* Rory Mcllroy wins U.S. Open golf tournament (1st major)
* Congressional Country Club - Bethesda, Maryland
The front page has a three column color photo showing Mcllroy celebrating his victory on the final hole.
And the front page of the sport's... Read full description -
Item #679145LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011
* Premiere of "The Help" - advertisement and review
* Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and Emma Stone
* Multiple award winner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Help", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading... Read full description -
Item #679146LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011
* Premiere of "The Color Purple", starring Whoopi Goldberg
* Premiere of "Out of Africa", starring Meryl Streep & Robert Redford
* Contrasting reviews with full-page ads for each
A terrific issue on the premieres of both motion picture hits: "The Color... Read full description -
Item #646368LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 2012
* Best "The Avengers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Superhero film - Marvel comics
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Avengers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #660578YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, February 4, 2013
* Baltimore Ravens defeat 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII
* Jacoby Jones sets kick-return record
The front page has the heading "CHARMED" with a photo of Joe Flacco and the Score of "RAVENS 34, 49ERS 31"
The sports section displays a photo of Ray Rice with the heading ... Read full description -
Item #690821LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 1, 2014 (our only issue of this date)
* Best "Guardians of the Galaxy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldaña
* Star-Lord, Groot, & Gamora
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Guardians of the... Read full description -
Item #649316THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 5, 2018 The front page tells of the historic financial milestone: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed over 25,000 for the first time ever. The heading has: "The Dow Hits 25,000: The Party Will End One Day, but When?" The article continues on the inside with a repeat of the same... Read full description
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