1941 Pearl Harbor Newspaper WAR DECLARED Extra Call Bulletin Dec 8 WWII Original

📄 Item Description

🗞️ RARE WWII “WAR EXTRA” – Pearl Harbor Attack Newspaper

The San Francisco Call Bulletin

📅 December 8, 1941 (Day After Pearl Harbor)

This is an original, historic “WAR EXTRA” newspaper published immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into World War II.

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⭐ INCREDIBLE FRONT PAGE HEADLINES

* “WAR DECLARED” (Large Banner Headline)

* “ATTACKS KILL 1,500”

* “U.S. Battleship Sunk!”

* Coverage of Japan’s attack and early war developments

This is one of the most iconic moments in U.S. history, captured in real time.

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📖 FEATURES THROUGHOUT THE PAPER

* Detailed reports of the Pearl Harbor attack

* Early wartime coverage and global reactions

* Maps of Hawaii and Pearl Harbor

* Military ship photographs and wartime imagery

* Articles on:

* Japanese air attacks

* U.S. naval losses

* Congress war resolution

* FDR’s response

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🖼️ VINTAGE ADS (Highly Collectible)

Includes original 1941 advertisements such as:

* Clothing & department stores (Joseph Magnin, Hale Bros.)

* Holiday/Christmas ads

* Early wartime consumer messaging

* Household goods and fashion

Perfect for:

* Framing

* Display

* Historical reference

* WWII collections

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📏 Condition (IMPORTANT – READ)

* 100% original 1941 newspaper (NOT a reproduction)

* Shows significant age-related wear, including:

* Edge tears and chipping

* Creasing and folds

* Paper loss in areas (visible in photos)

* Browning/patina from age

Despite wear, this remains a highly displayable and historically significant piece.

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🎯 Perfect For:

* WWII collectors

* Military history enthusiasts

* Museums / educators

* Vintage ephemera collectors

* Interior decor / framing