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Excélsior (Mexico City, Mexico), November 22, 1963. Mexican newspaper featuring the bold banner headline “KENNEDY, ASESINADO” (“Kennedy Assassinated”) reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas. Subheadlines state that Kennedy was attacked by a sniper and note that Texas Governor John Connally was also wounded. Published as an “Últimas Noticias” (“Latest News”) extra edition, the issue delivers breaking coverage as details of the tragedy emerged.

Issued on the day of the assassination, this dramatic Mexican newspaper captures the immediate international reaction to one of the twentieth century’s defining events. The front page presents early reports from Dallas alongside extensive coverage of the attack and its aftermath, reflecting the shock felt throughout neighboring Mexico. As one of the country’s leading newspapers, this extra edition stands as an important international record documenting the assassination as it unfolded.

Good condition overall with light expected toning and age wear.

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Reference sku: 11693 1416544-1