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THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1946
* The disaster at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941
* United States Congress official investigation
* Japan determined to have full accountability
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Found Blameless For Pearl Harbor Disaster" with subhead. (see images) Lengthy report continues inside with related photo.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Background:On July 20, 1946, the Joint Congressional Committee on…
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass.., August 29, 1945
* Official Pearl Harbor attack report
* President Harry S. Truman releases
* Japan occupation just before peace signing
On August 29, 1945, with America’s enemies vanquished, President Harry S. Truman released the results of secret Army and Navy investigations into the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that took the lives of more than 2,400 Americans, sunk or damaged 21 ships in the U.S. Pacific fleet and brought the…
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 30, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Roosevelt knows something ?
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear along the…
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor - Hawaii
* U.S. enters World War II - WWII
Nice banner headlines on the bombing of Pearl Harbor, plus America's entry into World War II: "1500 DEAD IN HAWAII RAID" "Congress Wildly Cheers F. D. R. As...U.S. VOTES WAR ON JAPS".
Seeming the complete issues with pages 1-38, in two sections, however one interior leaf is lacking. No wear at the central fold & minimal wear at the margins. There are various tears at margins to inside…
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1943
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii warning
* Joseph Grew warned the State Department
The front page has a two column heading: "Japan's Plans Long Known, '31-'41 State Papers Reveal" Lengthy text continues on page 36. This was when this report was first made public to the American citizens.
Complete 1st section only with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On January 27, 1941, Grew secretly cabled the State Department with…
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, June 16, 1941
* Prelude to a Pearl Harbor attack ?
* Japanese Imperial Navy fleet on the move
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPAN ARMADA MOVES; Huge Fleet Steams South From China" with subhead: "Major Action Predicted in Pacific Waters" (see) Was this the fleet that ultimately attacked Pearl Harbor ? Nice headline more than 5 months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Complete 1st section only with all 10 pages, good condition.
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…
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 27, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* About one week away - imminent
* Roosevelt knows something ?
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…
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 31, 1941
* Prelude to Pearl Harbor attack ?
* Japan bombs USS Tutluila
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "U. S. PROTESTS JAP BOMBING OF RIVER GUNBOAT" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 3 with photo. This event happened more than 4 months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine,…
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941
* United States at war in Pacific
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
* America enters World War II
Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages, various tears and chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.
Background: On December 10, 1941, just two days after the attack on…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. FREEZES ASSETS OF JAPANESE" with subheads.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the first section only (4 pages total), a little wear along the margins and central fold, some tiny archival mends on page 2, nice for display as such.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1945
* Joint Committee 1st session
* Attack on Pearl Harbor - Hawaii
* U.S. Senate Investigation
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WE KNEW JAPANESE SECRETS 6 MONTHS BEFORE DEC. 7, 1941, PEARL HARBOR DATA SHOW" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition, light crease along the 1st column, generally in great condition.
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 28, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. WON'T YIELD ON CHINA" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, a few archival mends near the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Cordell Hull - Secretary of State
The front page has a banner headline: "JAPANESE AGAIN SEE HULL AS REDS REPORT NAZI ROUT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning a little wear along the margins, more so along the spine with a few tiny tears, generally good.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Dec. 2, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
Complete with all 26 pages, small library label on the front page, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, December 16, 1941
* Official Pearl Harbor attack report
* Frank Knox - secretary of the Navy
* U.S. enters World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: KNOX DISCLOSES HAWAII DETAILS" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 3.
Complete with all 10 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Background: The official report submitted by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox on December 15, 1941, was…
SUNDAY LEADER--EXTRA, San Ysidro--Tijuana, California, Feb. 22, 1942 In the paranoia following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this issue sports a headline likely not to be found outside of Southern California: "CHULA VISTA JAPS SEIZED BY AGENTS" with the text beginning: "Thirty-five 'highly nationalistics' were arrested in San Diego county last nite by federal & military agents...The enemy aliens were booked 'hold for investigation. Contraband seized...included a therapeutic machine which…
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 4, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Pre attack on Pearl Harbor
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Encircled British In North Africa Wiped Out or Captured" "This Was Gondar! - Heroic Resistance Up to the End" "British Cruiser Sunk" and more.
Four pages, good condition.
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* New York Giants
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 11) has a three column heading: "Devastating Last-Half Attack Gives Bears 37-9 Victory and Pro Grid Title" with subhead, related photos, lineup and stats. 1st report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League championship vs. the New York Giants.
Complete in…
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 5, 1941 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* Japs Declare U.S. Terms 'Impossible'
* Collapse of Talks Indicated by Press; Showdown Likely with Official Reply Today
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA--Dec. 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Great headline for display
This issue has one of the best and most displayable headlines on America's entry into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a huge, banner "EXTRA" above the masthead, and the large headline: "U.S. - JAP WAR!" with "HAWAII, MANILA BOMBED; TWO U.S. WARSHIPS SUNK".
There are various subheads including: "Severe Explosions Rock Pearl…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1942
* Doris 'Dorie' Miller awarded Navy Cross
* 1st African American to achieve this honor
* Attack on Pearl Harbor hero
Page 8 contains a significant report under the one column heads: "Medals Given to 9 By Admiral Nimitz" "Negro Hero Honored With Ship Commanders and Airmen".the text reading in part: "...Admiral Nimitz...made special mention of a Negro mess attendant, Doris Miller, who won the Navy Cross for bravery at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7. 'This…
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 11, 1934
* United States Navy flying boats
* Airplanes flight record to Hawaii
* San Francisco to Pearl Harbor
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Six Navy Planes Racing to Honolulu on Longest Mass Flight in History" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
Background: In January 1934, six U.S. Navy Consolidated P2Y‑1 seaplanes completed the…
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 29, 1924
* Predicting World War II ?
* Japan and United States
* Attack on Pearl Harbor ?
front page has a banner headline predicting the future war ?: "JAPS ADMIT U. S. WAR FEAR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. The attack on Pearl Harbor was still 17 years away
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, mainly along the spine, otherwise good.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Oct. 7, 1941
* Hideki Tojo becomes Prime Minister of Japan
* General of the Imperial Japanese Army
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?
The front page has a nice headline: "JAPAN GETS AN ARMY PREMIER" with subheads and photo of the outgoing Prince Konoye. Nice for display. Japan would attack Pearl Harbor less than two months later.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the…
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH November 29, 1941
* The Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
* Early, same day report
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "NAVY BEATS ARMY, 14-6" with subheads and lineups. (see images) Pearl Harbor would be attacked the following weekend.
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and a few archival mends at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear at the…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, Nov. 18, 1934
* Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
* Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BEHIND JAPAN'S DEMAND: THREE VITAL ISSUES" with banner subhead and 3 related photos. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 years later ?.
Complete section 8 only with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1934
* Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
* Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "JAPAN TAKES FIRM STAND FOR NAVAL EQUALITY NOW; 1935 PARLEY IS IMPERILED" with subheads. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 years later ?.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high…
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Dec. 18, 1941
* Admiral Chester W. Nimitz promoted
* Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
* Husband E. Kimmel loses position
* Post bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The front page has a banner headline: "HAWAII NAVAL, ARMY, AIR COMMANDERS OUSTED" with subheads and a few related photos. (see) First report coverage on Chester W. Nimitz taking over as fleet admiral of the United States Navy in the Pacific shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Complete with…
* Battle near Java
* General Douglas MacArthur.
* Pearl Harbor images - including warning
* Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "M'Authur Beats Off Two Divisions; Burma Line Firm Under Pressure; Japanese Menace Isle Near Java".
Page five has 6 images related to Pearl Harbor, including an image of Private Josheph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA,
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1942
* Operation K - Japanese naval operation
* Second attack on Pearl Harbor
The front page has a banner headline: "JAP ISLE RAIDED BY 30 PLANES" with subheads. Also a small one column heading: "Bombs Fall In Honolulu" with even small subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp with the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Operation K was a Japanese naval…
THE NIPPON JIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF TREACHERY" in a newspaper for the Japanese citizens of Hawaii.
Among the subheads: "No Japanese Raid Since Last Night Up to 8 A.M." "President Says America to Fight On Until Victory"…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1942
* First World War II "Medal of Honor" given
* Lieutenant Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Jr.
* Hero for actions at the Battle of Bataan
* Post attack on Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater
The top of the front page has two photos headed: "Dies A Hero" Also a one column heading: "M'ARTHUR OFFICER HONORED BY NATION" with subhead. (see images)
Much more reporting on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Background: The…
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942
* USS Grunion submarine officially lost
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: USS Grunion (SS-216) was a Gato-class submarine that was sunk at Kiska,…
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 27, 1941
* re. Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Heavy Fighting on Eastern Front--Strong Attacks Repulsed" "Soviets Suffer Severe Losses in Men and Material" "Japanese Enthusiasm At Fall of Hong Kong" "The Situation…
NEW YORK POST, Aug. 18, 1941
* Brooklyn, New York City sabotage ?
* Waterfront explosions & fire
* Pier 27 conflagration disaster
The front page has a very nice banner headline for display: "SHIPPING AND PIERS AFIRE; 25 EXPLOSIONS IN HARBOR" and large photo. (see images) Another related photo inside. The attack on Pearl Harbor was just a few months away.
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 27, 1939
* United States and Japan tensions
* Treaty of Commerce and Navigation
* Prelude to World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. SCRAPS TREATY WITH JAPAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the termination of the 1911 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan. Was this a major factor to the eventual attack on Pearl Harbor ?
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 20 pages, light…
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 23, 1941
* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Fuehrer In Supreme Command Of German Army - Better Weapons, Stronger Frontiers" "Japanese progress In Malay Peninsula" "Numerous Soviet Attacks Fail Against Stubborn German Resistance" 'Where Is Mr.…
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 24, 1941
* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "A Disastrous Week For the British Empire - India Is Now Directly Threatened" "Heavy Fighting Continues on Eastern Front--Strong Attacks Repulsed" "German Submarine Sinks British Aircraft Carrier in…
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 31, 1941
* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "The Perilous Position of the British Empire" "Royal Navy Unable to Do Battle in All Waters" "Further Details of Successful Japanese Submarine Operations" "Human Torpedoes--How the 'Repulse' and the 'Prince…
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 11, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "The Desperate Situation of the Soviets" "Soviet Defeat Irreparable" "Extensive Fires Caused by Day & Night Raids on Sevastopol" and more.
More war-related content inside.
Four pages,…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan official report
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has two column headings that read: "Hornet Was 'Shangri-la' For Doolittle Tokyo Raid" "War Department Reveals That All but One of 16 Bombers Crashed, but 64 of 80 Men Returned--8 Believed Captured" Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with a few related photos. (see) This was the official report on the…
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 ?
…
THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, July 13, 1898
* Celebrating the annexation of Hawaii
Noted above the masthead is: "BOYS IN BLUE EDITION"
Certainly, the most curious aspect of this issue is the ink, as the top half of each paper is printed in red ink, and the bottom half of each in blue ink, producing a red, white, and blue newspaper.
Given Hawaii's strategic position in the Pacific in relation to The Philippines, it is logical that it would be a key port…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1934
* United States Navy flying boats
* Airplanes flight record flight to Hawaii
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SIX NAVAL PLANES REACH HONOLULU IN RECORD FLIGHT" with subheads. First report coverage on page 4 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light even toning, minor spine wear, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: A flight of six United States Navy Consolidated P2Y flying…
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Feb. 21, 1893 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "Objections To Annexation" "Arguments of Those Who Prefer to Ignore Hawaii at Present" "No Naval Advantages To Be Derived" "Present Treaty with the Kingdom Granting Pearl Harbor to the United States Said 5to Be the Only Desirable Feature".
Beneath this report is: "Death Roll" "General Beauregard Passes Quietly Away..." (see). The report notes he was the last of the Confederate generals to pass away.
Eight…
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan official report
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FULL STORY OF TOKIO RAID!" Nice for display. First report coverage continues on pages 8 & 9 with nice photos. (see) This was the official report on the Jimmy Doolittle raid on Japan in which he led about one year earlier.
Complete with all 50 pages, light toning at the margins,…
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears
* Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Chicago Bears Defeat Pro All-Stars, 35-24, on Big Splurge in Second Period" with related photo, stats and lineup.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor central fold wear, otherwise good.
with subheads, related photos and stats. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.…
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1940
* Lend Lease Program (1st report)
* World War II relief - U.S. Destroyers
* Byron Nelson - PGA golf championship
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "U. S. TRADES DESTROYERS FOR AIR BASES" with subheads.
Also two column headlines on page 10 include: "Nelson Edges Out Snead on 36th Hole by One Up" and more with related photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.…
NEW YORK POST, August 30, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
* Official Pearl Harbor report is released
The front page has a headline: "M'ARTHUR RULES JAPAN" with reporting on page 3 including related photo and more.
Complete with 40 pages, tabloid size, some spine wear, small library stamp within the masthead, generally in good condition.
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