Vintage Original Fort Smith Times Record Newspaper - November 22, 1963
Up for sale is an incredibly powerful piece of American history: a 10-page collection of the Fort Smith Times Record from Friday, November 22, 1963, the day United States President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
This authentic period print captures the raw shock of the nation as the news broke in real time.
Key Headlines & Features Included:
- Main Front Page Headline: "President Is Slain By Assassin" in bold type
- Historical Bulletins: Features the immediate Associated Press dispatches stating "Kennedy Lives Only Half Hour After Shooting" detailing the 12:30 PM CST shooting in downtown Dallas
- Additional Front-Page Stories: "Kennedy Was 35th Leader", local regional news including "State Farmer Murders 4 in Family", and international coverage like "9 Koreans Killed By U.S. Rocket"
- Interior Pages: Includes editorial columns ("Pull Up a Chair", "Right to Read Is Being Lost"), political commentary, period advertisements, and the classic syndicated comic section featuring Our Ancestors by Quincy
Condition Details:
- Page Count: 10 Pages in total.
- Overall State: This is a vintage, original paper from 1963 (NOT a modern reprint). It shows authentic age-related wear, including natural yellowing/browning, creases along the original fold lines, and minor edge wear typical for its age.
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