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Oregon Journal (Portland, Oregon), November 22, 1963. Final Edition featuring the dramatic banner headline “PRESIDENT SHOT!” with accompanying subheadline “Kennedy Critical.” Published in the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt in Dallas, the front page includes a portrait of President John F. Kennedy and extensive breaking-news reports detailing the shooting, the condition of Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally, and the confusion surrounding the events unfolding at Parkland Hospital.

Issued during the critical hours after the shooting and before the full details of the tragedy were known, this newspaper captures the uncertainty and shock felt across the nation on November 22, 1963. Early reports describe Kennedy as being in critical condition while physicians fought to save his life. Newspapers printed during this narrow window of time, before later editions announced the President’s death, are particularly desirable historical artifacts as they preserve the rapidly changing news coverage of one of the most consequential events in American history.

Good condition overall with light expected toning and age wear.

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Reference sku: 11693 1416262-1