It Was Da Bomb

It Was Da BombThe piercing and bold headlines of this newspaper are capable enough to tell you the event being discussed in it. Actually, this is a from the Detroit Times dating back to August 6, 1945. It discussed the most talked about incident of the 20th century, yes, the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. The bold red sub-headline “Turns Steel Buildings Into Gas,” truly describes the aftermath of the bombings. If you are surprised to see these extremely valuable and rare pieces of history, then brace yourself for witnessing the description of some more interesting and prominent events from the view of a person from that time.

Journey Into Space

Journey Into SpaceAs described by Neil Armstrong, “one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind,” the event as mentioned in the headline of the newspaper completely changed humanity. The newspaper is Miami Herald and dating back to July 20, 1969. Till now, she had come to the realization that the things she had found were not actual gold but something more valuable than that. The things she witnessed ahead made her vow that she’ll follow this interesting family tradition ahead of storing valuable things from the past. This can just give you an idea that the newspapers that you are going to see next were highly influential and precious.

World War I Newspaper

World War I NewspaperThe headlines of this newspaper described the “drastic truce terms,” on which Germany signed after running out of options on November 11, 1918. The signing of the Armistice was significant as it marked the end of the war. Though, the Armistice mentioned reparations and surrender nothing was mentioned regarding the freeing of German prisoners or the removal of Germany’s blockade. Holding the real records of these significant historical events can make anyone shiver with excitement and the woman was not far from this state.

“End of WWI – 1918”

This newspaper describes the event of the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II as German Emperor and King of Prussia on November 1918. This event was followed by the end of the mighty World War I. It also saw the abolishment of the German nobility as a legally defined class. Who knew that the peace Treaty of Versailles signed in the year 1919 would act as a reason for World War II due to the punishing terms on Germany present in the treaty.

“Death of Roosevelt – 1919”

One of the most tragic events in the history of The United States is the death of Colonel Roosevelt. This newspaper gives a description of the reaction of the people when they came to know about the incident. This paper is of the immediate next day of the death dated January 7, 1919. There is no doubt that in order to get an idea of the environment and the conditions at that time nobody could prove more fruitful than this newspaper stating each of the minute details.

“End of WWII – 1945”

This newspaper describes the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers on May 8, 1945. The day is also named as the VE Day and celebrates the end of the war. The bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki had a big part in ending the World War that had till then claimed innumerable lives.