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THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1941

* Sara Delano Roosevelt death
* President Franklin D. mother
* FDR

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mother of President Dies At Her Home in Hyde Park" with photo of Mrs. Roosevelt and subhead. (See) Much more on pages 10 and 11 with photos. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen…

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Italy Edition, April 13, 1945  

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR death

The 3-line banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DEAD AT 63" with a black-bordered photo of him. The report datelined at Washington, April 12, begins: "President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died this afternoon at 4:35 p.m...at his "little White House" at Warm Springs, Ga...".
The back page has a report of Harry S. Truman taking the oath as the new President.
Significant to have…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 14, 1944

* Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Jr. death
* Utah Beach World War II Normandy
* World War II - WWII - Post D-Day

The front page has a two column heading: "Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Victim of Heart Attack" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 222 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background:Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, died on July…

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 13, 1945  

* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Warm Springs, Georgia
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline that announces: "ROOSEVELT DEAD" with subheads and photo. Much more inside. Nice for display.
Complete in 26 pages, wear at the central fold with small archival repairs, wear at the margins with slight loss at the right margin, light dirtiness.

Background:Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States,…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, January 6, 1941
 
* Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms defined
* State of the Union Address

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ROOSEVELT URGES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ARMS FOR ALL NATIONS FIGHTING TYRANNY" with subheads. (see images) Text of Roosevelt's message starts on the front page and continues inside with related photo. In his message he defines what he considered the four essential freedoms: freedom of speech and expression,

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NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 4, 1938 

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* FDR State of the Union Address

This issue contains Roosevelt's state-of-the-union address with a front page headline: "Roosevelt Asks Capital and Labor To Cooperate in National Recovery; Denounces Abuses by Small Groups" and various subheads. The full text of the speech is found on pages 16 & 17 and which includes a photos of the President addressing the joint session of Congress.
Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in…

F.D.REPORTER, printed on board the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dec. 1, 1945  

* USS Franklin D. Roosevelt publication

This is the first issue of a shipboard newspaper which, as noted at the top, is: "Published for the crew by the crew about their shipmates and shiplife."
Much of the content is on the commissioning of this newest ship in the United States fleet, including a front page photo of President Truman at the commissioning.
At the bottom of the front page is: "Souvenir Edition Of The…

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 17, 1938  Front page coverage has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT HAS SHARP REBUKE FOR JEW HATERS", with a subheading, "Says Public Opinion Deeply Shocked By German Atrocities; 50,000 Jews Held as Hostages". The article goes on to quote Roosevelt: "I myself could scarcely believe that such things could occur in a 20th-century civilization".
Other news of the day and period advertising found throughout.
Complete in eight pages and…

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1938  Front page coverage has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Proclaims Day of Thanksgiving", and is signed "FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT". Quite displayable.
Other news of the day is found throughout.
This issue is complete in eight pages and is in nice condition.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass, Nov. 8, 1944 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 4th presidential election victory

The banner headline proclaims: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WINNER" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display. This was his 4th presidential election victory, a later change in the Constitution would make this an unprecedented event.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

THE GAZETTE AND DAILY, York, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1945  The front page headlines "National Day of Mourning For Roosevelt Proclaimed"  "Truman Sets Today Aside to Honor Roosevelt" and "FDR, In Speech Written Night Before Death, Pleads For End To All Wars" all clearly communicate this sad period in world history.

The issue is complete in 36 pages, and is in very good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1944

* President Roosevelt sets up the War Refugee Board
* 1st Day Report of his Executive Order

Page 11 has a 1 column heading: "ROOSEVELT SETS UP WAR REFUGEE BOARD", with subhead: "FOR 'IMMEDIATE' ACTION".
Other WWII related reports and advertisements of the day are found throughout. See images for details.

The complete 1st section, nice condition.

Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT., 11/8/1944. Nice Banner Head that reads "President's Reelection Seems Assured Roosevelt Wins State, Baldwin Is Victor Japs Strafed In Manila; Vossenack Battle". Has picture of FDR. Paper is in nice condition, see photo for additional details.

LIBERTY magazine, New York, Mar. 12, 1938  The color cover of has an illustration a puppy surprising his new owner with a kiss. The tag around the puppy's neck reads "Happy Birthday!" Also present is an article titled: "President Roosevelt's Own Story of the New Deal", which provides his own perspective on the program and includes several photos. Quite interesting.
Additional articles and advertisements of the day are found throughout. See images for details. 
Complete in 64 pages, disbound…

PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945

This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.

This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 24, 1944

* President Roosevelt establishes War Refugee Board
* Day 2 report of his Executive Order

Page 15 has a 1 column heading: "PRESIDENT'S MOVE PRAISED BY ZIONIST", with subhead: "Dr. Israel Goldstein Says War Refugee Board Will Aid in Saving Jews in Europe".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including several additional World War II reports. Complete in 34 pages, in nice condition.

NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Oct. 27, 1945  A patriotic red, white & blue issue with the banner headline: "TRUMAN BASES PEACE ON POWER" with subhead: "Tells Policy at Commissioning of Huge Carrier Roosevelt".
The decorative front page is printed in red and blue ink. Pages 2 and 3 have much on the naval parade in New York.
The complete first section with 8 pages, good condition.

ST. 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 toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: On November 27, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., December 30, 1940

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt speech
* "The Arsenal of Democracy" by radio

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROME, BERLIN CONSULT ON ANSWER TO ROOSEVELT'S DEFEAT AXIS TALK; NAZIS SAY HITLER WILL STRIKE BACK'" with subheads. The complete text of his speech continues on page 3, including: "We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. 
Complete with 18 pages, a little…

THE DAILY OLYMPIAN, Olympia, Washington, April 12, 1945  

* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great issue for display

The two-line, very bold banner headline announces: "PRES. ROOSEVELT DIES SUDDENLY ! " with the initial dispatch announcing his death set in 3 column format rather than the more typical 7 column format. The front page also features a large photo of: "Franklin Delano Roosevelt". 
Presumed a complete issue with all 12 pages, light soiling to the front page, a very small hole to the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1943

* Potenji River Harbor - Natal Conference
* Brazil role in World War II discussed
* President Getulio Vargas & Franklin D. Roosevelt

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT, VARGAS AFFIRM AIM TO MAKE ATLANTIC SAFE FOR ALL" with subheads. See below for further information.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes: The Potenji River Conference, also known as the Natal Conference, was a…

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1944 

* G. I. Bill of Rights is signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II veteran benefits 

Page 7 has a one column heading: "Veterans' Aid Bill Signed By Roosevelt", with 4 paragraphs of supporting text. See images for details.
The front page has: "Large Japanese Naval Force Routed; Americans Fight Way Into Cherbourg", with subhead: "14 Enemy Warships Sunk Or Damaged by U.S. Fliers". Two additional front page articles have:…

THE 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 'Final' Effort to Avert War With Japan; Reds Report Nazi Rout West or Moscow" with related subheads. An interesting contrast of how much history can happen between…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1939

* Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal
* Celebrated African American singer
* First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "FIRST LADY HONORS MARTIAN ANDERSON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Eleanor Roosevelt presenting Marian Anderson with the 1939 Spingarn Medal. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and…

THE SIDNEY DAILY NEWS, Ohio, April 12, 1945  The banner headline announces: "YANKS CROSS ELBE IN FINAL DRIVE" but this is not the focus of the issue.
Many issues of this day--the day President Franklin D. Roosevelt died--put out an "Extra" edition with the report. This newspaper opted for a more unusual way of putting the news in front of their readers. They printed a small leaflet, printed on orange paper & glued to the top of the front page, headed: "ROOSEVELT DIES!" with the details and a…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1938 

* Notable Jewish refugees political cartoon
* Escaping Adolph Hitler & Nazi Germany 

 The top of an inside page (E-3) has a very notable political cartoon concerning the plight of Jewish refugees trying to flee Nazi Germany, notable enough that it is a feature display in the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.

This cartoon was created in anticipation of the Evian Conference, an idea of President Franklin Roosevelt to be held in France, meant to be a means to…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1943

* Smith-Connally Act passed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt veto override
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline: "CONGRESS OVERRIDES VETO OF ANTI-STRIKE BILL" with subheads. Lengthy coverage continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: The Smith–Connally Act (also called the War Labor…

ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, Florida, Nov. 8, 1944  

* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 4th presidential election victory
* Unusual musical themed headline

Among the list of unusual newspaper headlines, this would rank near the top. See the photo for the "musical" announcement concerning the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt for an unprecedented fourth term: "OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING" printed in musical form.
At that time, the Rogers & Hammerstein production of "Oklahoma" was a runaway…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 11, 1940

* Italy enters World War II - WWII (1st report)
* Nazis reach Paris France
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR

This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Italian Army Is Said to Be Invading France" with subheads (see photos).

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: On 10 June 1940, as the French…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 20, 1943

* First Quebec Conference - Quadrant
* Highly secret military discussion
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "QUEBEC PARLEY IS PLANNING 'RUTHLESS DESTRUCTION' OF GERMANY AND JAPAN" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

history notes: The First Quebec Conference, held in August of…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1941

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* United States not close to entering WWII
* Tensions with Japan re. American hostages ?

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT DECLARES U. S. IS NO NEARER WAR; REVEALS FULL ACCORD ON WORLD CONFLICT" with subheads and related photo. Also a two column heading: "Japan Refuses to Permit 100 Americans to Depart" We these Americans used as bargaining chips prior to the Pearl Harbor attack ?
…

ST. 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 Harbor the following Sunday.
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear along the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1945 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Churchill - Stalin
* Yalta Conference re. Germany & post war Europe
* Battle of the Bulge - General George S. Patton
* Photos at Camp O'Donnell - "Bataan Death March" 

The front page has a banner headline: "BIG 3 SET FINAL STEPS TO CRUSH GERMANY, TURN TO PEACE ISSUES IN BLACK TALK; U. S. 3D ARMY INVADES REICH AT 10 POINTS" with subheads.(see images)
And page 3 has a pictorial with 5 photos of Camp O'Donnell after the…

BRUYSSELER ZEITUNG (Brüssels Newspaper), Belgium, Nov. 5, 1942 

* Rare German occupation publication

 From Nazi-occupied Belgium with a wealth of war-related reporting. The main headline notes: "Setback For Roosevelt's Party". 
Presumed complete in 6 pages, good condition.

background: The Brüsseler Zeitung issue from November 5, 1942, serves as a stark artifact of the "New Order" in Europe, where the Nazi propaganda machine meticulously curated news to demoralize occupied populations and bolster…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 14, 1945 

* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Wash. D.C. funeral
* World War II - WWII

The top of the front page above the masthead is a nice banner headline that reads: "NATION PAUSES TODAY FOR ROOSEVELT FUNERAL" with illustration. Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1938

* Will Rogers Memorial Museum dedication
* Claremore, Oklahoma - Rogers County
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt

The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT LEADS TRIBUTE TO ROGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other…

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 27, 1943

* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill

The front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt-Churchill Decisions To Have Far-Reaching Effect" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete with all 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 4, 1943 

* Tehran Conference in Iran 
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin 

The front page has a nice headline: "'REDS REVEAL 'BIG 3' PARLEY; New Plans Mapped by Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill" with subheads and small related map. First report coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the big three powers in Iran.
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Aug. 29, 1942 

* Lyudmila Pavlichenko visits America 
* Soviet female sniper in the Red Army
* Amazing 309 confirmed kills of Nazis  

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "A Russian Woman Sniper Speaks" (see images) 
Complete with 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The late August 1942 American tour of Soviet Lieutenant Lyudmila Pavlichenko, as captured in The Springfield Union, marks a…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, May 7, 1942

* United States surrender Corregidor
* Japan islands
* World War II original

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Japs Push On After Fall of Corregidor" and more. (see)

Other news of the day with much on World War II.

Lite browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: Japanese forces led by Maj. Gen. Kureo Tanaguchi boarded landing craft and barges and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 29, 1943

* Hamburg Germany bombardment
* RAF - Allies - Firestorm
* Operation Gomorrah

This 36 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "PEACE RIOTS, STRIKE REPORTED IN NORTH ITALY; ROOSEVELT HAILS 'FIRST CRACK' IN THE AXIS, OUTLINES POST-WAR AID FOR ALL U.S. FORCES" with subheads that include: "RAF IN PEAK BLOW" "Hamburg Is Target for More Than 2,500 Tons of Bombs" "Deep Reich Ahead" and more.

Other news of the day…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 19, 1940

* Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated for 3rd term

This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NOMINATION IS ACCEPTED BY PRESIDENT", "Says He Can't Turn Back On 'Call to Service'" and more with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 16, 1938 

* re. Crystal Night (Kristallnacht) 
* The night of broken glass 
* Persecution of Jews 

This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Roosevelt Denunciation Of Nazi Acts Includes Treatment of Catholics" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Lightly browned, otherwise in good condition

THE FREDERICK POST, Frederick, Maryland, November 16, 1938  This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GOERING FROWNS ON ANTI-JEWISH DRIVE IN REICH" "Reported To Be Opposed In Principle To Policies Of Goebbels" "GERMAN JEWISH POLICY SCORED BY ROOSEVELT" "Recent Events Described As Almost Beyond Belief, Says Executive" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Lightly browned with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition

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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 War" and more. Much more on page 16 with photos of the site.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes:…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1938

* Evian Conference in France opening day
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S. SPURNS NATIONS TO PROMPT ACTION AT REFUGEE PARLEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on opening day of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of the increasing numbers of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution by Nazi Germany. Lengthy text continues…

NEW YORK TIME, June 9, 1939.

* King and Queen of England (George VI)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - Eleanor
* Washington D.C. - White House visit

The front page has a five column headline: "KING AND QUEEN GUESTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER AN IMPRESSIVE WELCOME IN WASHINGTON; GEORGE HOPES WE WILL EVER WALK IN FREINDSHIP" with many subheads and photo. Much more on the following pages, loads of text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, December 3, 1943 

* Tehran Conference in Iran 
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin 

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "May Issue 'Give in or Die' Ultimatum at Mid-east Meeeting" (see) Coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the big three powers in Iran.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Complete in 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.