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On the Moon

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July 21st, 1969 Wisconsin State Journal

Where were you on July 20, 1969 when man first walked on the moon? Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Kennedy Shot, Johnson President

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November 22nd, 1963 The Evening Star

“The President has been shot and fatally wounded” echoed on radio and T.V. on this historic day. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Glenn Shot Into Orbit

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February 20th, 1962 Baltimore News-Post

Read about the day John Glenn became an American Hero. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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War is Over

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August 14th, 1945 Evening Star (Washington, D.C.)

This paper announces the official end to World War II, which came three months after V-E Day. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Germany Surrenders

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May 7th, 1945 Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch

The European side of World War II ends with Germany’s Surrender. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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April 12th, 1945 Evening Star (Washington DC)

President Roosevelt saw the United State through some of its most trying times in the 20th century including the Great Depression and World War II, his death marked the end of his presidency, having been the only president elected for four consecutive terms. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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D-Day

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June 6th, 1944 Cincinnati Times-Star

Articles about the planning and deployment of troops leading up to D-Day in which the allied forces launched an attack on occupied France utilizing the air force, navy, and various ground forces. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Pearl Harbor

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December 8th, 1941 Baltimore News Post

Read about the day the Japanese brought the war to US soil. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Amelia Earhart Missing in Pacific

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July 5th, 1937 The Chicago Herald & Examiner

Amelia Earhart’s achievements that were ended on July 3rd, 1937 when her plane lost radio contact on her attempt to fly around the world. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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John Dillinger

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July 24th, 1934 Chicago Herald & Examiner

John Dillinger embodied the fascination with a break from social convention that plagued America during the Great Depression. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Bonnie and Clyde

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May 24th, 1934 Dallas Morning News

Bonnie and Clyde captured popular attention as an infamous bank-robbing duo. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Prohibition Ends

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December 6th, 1933 Chicago Herald & Examiner

Learn about a drop in organized crime and illegal alcohol sales. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Stock Crash

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October 28th, 1929 Milwaukee Leader

Think today’s market is bad? It could be worse. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Valentine's Day Massacre

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February 15th, 1929 Wisconsin News

The St. Valentine’s Day massacre was an eruption of violence between two rival Chicago gangs that ended in seven dead. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Charles Lindbergh

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May 22nd, 1927 Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Charles Lindbergh completes the prize-winning, historic non-stop flight from New York City to Paris. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Rudolph Valentino

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August 23rd, 1926 Wisconsin News

Italian borne silent film actor, Rudolph Valentino dies after collapsing in a New York hotel. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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White Sox Players Acquitted

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August 3, 1921 The Buffalo Express

This historic verdict changed gambling and baseball forever. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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Titanic Sinks

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April 16th, 1912 New York Tribune

The ‘unsinkable’ Titanic hits iceberg and sinks. Historic newspapers make excellent nostalgic gifts and are superb primary resources.

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