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L’Étoile du Congo (Léopoldville, Republic of the Congo), November 23–24, 1963. Front page reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy with the bold banner headline “Kennedy Assassiné.” Published in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, the issue contains extensive coverage of the assassination in Dallas, the ongoing search for the assassin, Lyndon B. Johnson’s succession to the presidency, and international reaction to Kennedy’s death. The newspaper also features numerous messages of condolence from world leaders and an editorial titled “Le Congo perd un grand ami” (“The Congo Loses a Great Friend”), reflecting on Kennedy’s support for the newly independent Congo and the profound sense of loss felt throughout the nation.

Very good condition overall with expected age wear.

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Reference sku: 11693 1416566-1