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The Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), November 22, 1963. Front page featuring the bold banner headline “KENNEDY SHOT IN TEXAS.” The issue includes a large portrait of President John F. Kennedy and extensive breaking-news coverage reporting that Kennedy had been rushed to Parkland Hospital after being shot during a motorcade through downtown Dallas. A prominent subheadline notes that Texas Governor John Connally was also struck by gunfire.

Published during the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt, this edition captures the confusion and uncertainty that surrounded the rapidly developing story. Early reports describe Kennedy’s condition as very critical while authorities struggled to piece together details of the attack. Like many newspapers printed before the full scope of the tragedy was known, the coverage reflects the tense hours when Americans anxiously awaited updates from Dallas. Assassination-day newspapers such as this provide a powerful contemporary record of one of the most significant events in twentieth-century American history.

Good condition overall with light expected toning and age wear.

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Reference sku: 11693 1416337-1