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đź“ŤUp for sale is an exceptional, authentic, and complete original issue of "The Boston Globe" from Friday morning, August 9, 1974.
This historic edition covers one of the single most momentous political events in United States history: the resignation of President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal and the transition of power to Vice President Gerald Ford.
The front page features the legendary, iconic bold headlines: “I shall resign” - Nixon; Ford takes oath at noon. The paper includes the complete "TODAY - 24 full pages on Nixon, Ford" commemorative coverage.
This item is a goldmine for historians and political collectors, featuring extensive inside spreads with rare photographs, detailed timelines, and deep-dive investigative analyses:
- "The Four Key Figures": Full feature page with photos and profiles of Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, John W. Dean III, and Judge John J. Sirica.
- "The Man Behind the Web of Watergate": Detailed analytical breakdown of Nixon's political inner circle (featuring photos of H.R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, John N. Mitchell, and G. Gordon Liddy).
- "Ford: Man & Family": Extensive section profiling Gerald Ford's integrity, family background, and his plan to rebuild public confidence.
- "Richard Nixon's Odyssey as Seen by His Friends": A massive two-page biographical spread documenting his rise and political journey.
- Special features on the impact on the Presidency, Wall Street reactions, the Vietnam conflict context, and editorial retrospectives.
Key Details:
- Newspaper: The Boston Globe (Vol. 206, No. 40)
- Date: Friday Morning, August 9, 1974
- Cover Price in 1974: 15 Cents
- Total Pages: Complete historic issue with all dedicated Watergate and Ford transition sections.
Condition:
Good, authentic antique/vintage condition. Shows beautiful, natural uniform paper toning (yellowing) consistent with 50+ year-old newsprint. Standard clean fold lines from original storage, minimal edge wear, and light handling creases. All text, striking photographic spreads, and historic graphics remain perfectly sharp, intact, and highly readable. Excellent candidate for preservation, framing, or historical archiving.
Shipping from Philadelphia, PA via USPS Ground Advantage. Securely packed flat between heavy, rigid cardboard inserts to guarantee it arrives in the exact condition shown.
