Chicago Daily Tribune newspaper reporting on the Pearl Harbor attack.

Chicago Daily Tribune newspaper reporting on the Pearl Harbor attack.
The Chicago Daily Tribune is a major newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1847, it has a long history of reporting on national and international events, often with a distinctive editorial voice. Its coverage of major historical moments has made many of its editions highly sought after by collectors.

This particular edition, dated December 8, 1941, is of immense historical importance as it reports on the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which directly led to the United States’ entry into World War II. The headline “WAR! JAPAN AND U.S.!” and the sub-headline “BOMB HAWAII; 104 SOLDIERS DIE” capture the shock and gravity of the event. The newspaper also includes details about Britain’s expected declaration of war and the immediate aftermath of the attack.
Condition is used but in fair condition.