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June 20, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1930.

* Aviator Richard E. Byrd ticker tape parade
* First Antarctica - South Pole expedition
* New York City welcome home celebration


The front page has a four column headline: "BYRD AND HIS MEN ACCLAIMED BY CITY; WILDLY CHEERED IN BROADWAY PARADE; WALKER BESTOWS MEDALS OF MERIT" with many subheads and photo of Richard E. Byrd. Much more on the inside pages with great full page pictorial. Loads of text. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century