Home > Back to Search Results > The Vatican becomes an independent state... Pope rules....
Click image to enlarge 693332
Show image list »

The Vatican becomes an independent state... Pope rules....



Item # 693332

June 08, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1929

* Ratification of the Lateran Treaty
* Vatican City becomes it's own state
* Benito Mussolini and the Holy See


The front page has a one column heading: "POPE BECOMES RULER OF A STATE AGAIN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the creation of the state of the Vatican City which guaranteed full and independent sovereignty. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, minor irregularity along the spine, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century