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Item # 604362

March 21, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1929

* Ferdinand Foch death
* World War I fame


The front page has a three column headline:

"MARSHAL FOCH IS DEAD IN PARIS AT 77 AFTER GALLANT 2-MONTH FIGHT FOR LIFE; WORLD MOURNS GREAT WARRIOR'S DEATH"

with subheads and photo. (see) Much more inside. 1st report coverage on the death of General Ferdinand Foch, key figure in the 1918 World War I armistice.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.

Category: The 20th Century