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Franklin D Roosevelt Death Reported New York Times 1945

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Franklin D Roosevelt Death Reported New York Times 1945
''The New York Times'' 14 April 1945 edition, reporting on presidential funeral services with headline ''Roosevelt Rites in White House Today''. Roosevelt suffered a stroke and died two days earlier while on vacation in Warm Springs, GA. Front page photo shows President Truman arriving at the Executive Mansion to assume his presidential duties. Additional stories include details of President Truman's first day in office, Truman promising ''no break in continuity'' with Roosevelt's policies, and the emotional story ''Crowds in Tears Watch Funeral Train Roll North''. 28pp. measure 16.5'' x 22.5''. Pinholes along edge, else near fine.