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6 Newspapers or Sections, 1929-69, Featuring Presidential Elections or Inaugurations.
Lot 431. 6 Newspapers or Sections, 1929-69, Featuring Presidential Elections or Inaugurations. The March 14, 1929 “Washington Herald” provides a 12-page “Post-Inaugural Section” on the inauguration of Herbert Hoover and his vice-president, Charles Curtis. Both officials are the subjects of large photos on the first page. Vg. Washington’s Jan. 20, 1949 “Evening Star” has three sections on the inauguration of Harry Truman. He is pictured on the front page of the complete paper. Vg-ex. Inside, the paper has a “Special Inaugural Gravure Section – The Truman Story in Pictures.” This six-page section is ex. A similar special section presents scenes of past inaugurations. Vg-ex. Portraits of President Dwight Eisenhower, Vice-President Richard Nixon and their wives adorn the cover page of a 20-page “Inaugural Souvenir Section” from the Jan. 21, 1957 “Evening Star.” The section contains interesting historical information on inaugurations and the Presidents. Ex. In its Jan. 20, 1969 “Special Inaugural Section,” the “Evening Star” offers a full-page cover portrait of President Nixon. F front page, g-vg overall. In addition, this group includes a copy of the Hagerstown, MD, Dec. 28, 1976 “Daily Mail” with front-page articles on President Ford and President-elect Carter. Ex.
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