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The Ann Arbor News (Ann Arbor, Michigan), November 22, 1963. Final Edition featuring the bold banner headline “KENNEDY SHOT IN TEXAS.” Published in the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt in Dallas, the front page reports that President John F. Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally had been struck by gunfire while riding in the presidential motorcade. The issue includes a large photograph of the Kennedy entourage greeting supporters in Texas prior to the shooting, along with extensive breaking-news coverage from Dallas and Parkland Hospital.

Printed during the rapidly unfolding events of November 22, 1963, this newspaper captures the uncertainty that gripped the nation as details of the attack emerged. Early reports focused on Kennedy’s condition, the extent of Governor Connally’s injuries, eyewitness accounts, and the response of law enforcement officials. Newspapers published during these critical hours provide a unique snapshot of history in real time, preserving the first reactions to an event that profoundly altered the course of American politics and society. The straightforward headline and detailed contemporary reporting make this a desirable example of assassination-day coverage.

Good condition overall with light expected toning and age wear.

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