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FOR SALE: Historic original V-J Day edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune (Wednesday, August 15, 1945) announcing the end of World War II! This is the complete 34-page, two-section paper featuring the iconic giant banner headline: \"GREAT WAR ENDS! Japs Will Surrender to Gen. M\'Arthur\".HISTORICAL & POP CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS:
* FRONT PAGE (Page 1): Massive World War II victory headlines including \"U.S.S. Indianapolis Sunk; All Aboard Casualties\", \"Hirohito Accepts Role of Puppet\", \"Jury Asks Execution of Petain\", and \"Emperor Says Atom Bomb Made Nippon Give Up\".
* FULL-PAGE PHOTO (Back Page): Iconic full-page photo of massive crowds celebrating World War II surrender in The Loop in downtown Chicago (\"Throngs Gather on First Word of Capitulation\").
* POP CULTURE & WAR ADS: Vintage WWII victory advertisements (\"Back Home For Good!\", \"War is a Price We Pay for Peace\"), sports coverage, financial pages, and classic comics.CONDITION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
* Listed in ACCEPTABLE condition overall due to flaws noted below. Sold AS-IS.
* CUT-OUT / CLIPPING: Page 7 of Section 1 has an approx. 4\" x 8\" rectangle clipped/cut out of the text (see photos).
* WATER STAINING: Notable water/moisture staining present across several interior pages.
* MARGIN WEAR: Fragile 1940s newsprint with edge tears, chipping, and age yellowing/tanning throughout.
* Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely before purchasing.SHIPPING:
Shipped gently folded along existing crease lines between sturdy cardboard layers to ensure safe transit.
