Vintage Lot of 3 U.S. News & World Report Magazines - Late 1979 Issues (Iran Hostage Crisis, Jimmy Carter, Margaret Thatcher)

This is a collectible bundle of three near-consecutive issues of U.S. News & World Report from November-December 1979, capturing pivotal moments in global politics during the Carter administration. These magazines provide in-depth reporting on the Iran Hostage Crisis, U.S. foreign policy, and international affairs, making them ideal for history buffs, political memorabilia collectors, or fans of vintage journalism.

Items Included:

• November 26, 1979: “Test of U.S. Resolve” cover featuring Ayatollah Khomeini and President Jimmy Carter; articles on unions’ dilemma (support Carter or Kennedy?), status symbols, and more.

• December 3, 1979: “U.S. Builds For a Showdown” cover with U.S.S. Midway aircraft carrier; includes Treasury Secretary Miller on oil price rises, protecting against killing cold, and related crisis updates.

• December 24, 1979: “Is Maggie Losing The New Battle of Britain?” cover with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; features on the Iran crisis growing, happiest Americans coaxed out of their cars, and world reports.

Condition: Pre-owned vintage items in fair to good condition—pages are clean and intact with no writing or major tears. Covers show age-related wear like creases, fading, edge chipping, scuffs, and mailing labels (as shown in photos). From a smoke-free home.

Specifications:

• Publisher: U.S. News & World Report

• Year: 1979

• Original Cover Price: $1.00 each

• Approximate Page Count: 80-100 each (articles, photos, and ads)

A timely historical set documenting the end-of-decade tensions, including the start of the Iran Hostage Crisis. Ships securely in a protective mailer via USPS First Class with tracking.