1941 Pearl Harbor Attack WW2 Memorabilia, WW2 Antique Gifts, Vintage Original W

Original December 16, 1941 issue of the New York Times reporting on the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and the state of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The headline reads “Knox Reports One Battleship Sunk at Hawaii, 5 Other Craft Lost, But Main Fleet is at Sea,” providing the earliest official account of the damage inflicted during the surprise attack. The paper also features President Roosevelt’s message to Japan’s Emperor condemning the betrayal and declaring the United States’ resolve. This edition includes coverage of heroic actions by U.S. defenders, the Filipino navy successfully repelling 154 enemy boats, rising tensions across Asia, and the growing Soviet offensive in Europe. It also highlights Congress voting on a massive 10 billion dollar war fund, with shifts in Navy spending and updates on the draft age listing expanding to 18–64. A powerful original newspaper packed with global wartime reporting, this is a true collector's item that captures the tense and chaotic days following America’s entry into World War II. Ideal for WWII memorabilia collectors, U.S. military history fans, educators and reenactors, patriotic gift buyers, antique lovers, office or library display, vintage decor collectors, and anyone drawn to historic front pages and rare newspapers. Ideal for: Collectors of WWII or military memorabilia Antique lovers and newspaper collectors Unique gifts for dads, veterans, or history teachers Office or study wall decor with character