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Fleet admiral William D. Leahy death...
Fleet admiral William D. Leahy death...
Item # 698408
July 21, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1959
* Fleet admiral William D. Leahy death
* Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief
* Most senior U.S. military officer in WWII
* First flag officer to ever hold a five-star rank
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Fleet Admiral Leahy Dies at 84; Presidents; Chief of Staff in War" with subhead and photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with another related photo. Lengthy text here.
Complete with 60 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century