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Herschel Grynszpan shots Ernst vom Rath....



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November 08, 1938

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 8, 1938

* Herschel Grynszpan, Polish Jew assassin 
* Ernst vom Rath assassination
* Prelude to Kristallnacht "Night of Broken Glass"


The front page has a one column heading: "Shooting Spurs Ouster of Jews" (see) First report coverage on the shooting death of Ernst vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan . This event was used as an excuse for the Nazi Kristallnacht (night of broken glass) which broke out a few days later.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.

Category: The 20th Century