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Book Details
This rare set brings together the complete original December 7, 1941 Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1st Extra, 2nd Extra, and 3rd Extra Newspaper sections documenting the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Accompanying the historic newspaper is Witness to War: The Greatest Battles of World War II Told Through the Eyes of the Men Who Fought Them (Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Project of the U.S. Entering World War II) published by the Witness to War Foundation, and This Wonderful Country of Ours by Walter Johnson, Ph.D. published by The Stevens-Davis Company in 1946. Vintage First Edition, Seventh Printing Revised.Author Backgrounds
The Witness to War Foundation was founded by Tom Beaty in 2001. His mission has been to record and share the firsthand stories of American combat veterans before they are lost to time, preserving those personal accounts for future generations. Witness to War captures those moments from 1941-1945 with photos and veterans accounts: Attack on Pearl Harbor, Miracle at Midway, D-Day or Operation Overlord, Iwo Jima, USS Indianapolis Sinking, The Bombing of Hiroshima and the Discovery and Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps.This Wonderful Country of Ours was written by Walter Johnson (1884-1966), a distinguished historian and educator who taught at the University of Chicago. He dedicated his life to exploring the American story and helping students understand their place within it. Johnson’s work was shaped by his commitment to equality and opportunity for all Americans, which is reflected in the book’s message of unity and hope at the close of World War II.Collectible Notes
On December 7, 1941, the world changed forever. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin’s 1st Extra raced into print as bombs fell on Pearl Harbor, capturing the confusion and heartbreak of that Sunday morning in real time. The Witness to War book brings in firsthand perspectives from World War II veterans, adding context and living memory to the news coverage. The 1946 edition of This Wonderful Country of Ours shows how Americans reflected on the war’s impact and worked to rebuild a sense of national unity. Each item in this set carries its own piece of history, and together, they form a bridge across time, from the chaos of Pearl Harbor to the voices who kept the memory alive.Condition
Honolulu Star-Bulletin: All ten pages show expected age toning, some mild foxing, light fold lines, and gentle edge wear with small tears. No pages are missing. Headlines are crisp and bold, interior black and white photos and text remain vivid. Witness to War: Softcover is clean with minimal surface wear. The unnumbered pages are clean and free from markups, creases, tears or stains. All color and black and white photos are vibrant and well-preserved. This Wonderful Country of Ours: Very Good vintage condition. Softcover shows light edge wear and a few tiny corner creases. Decorative endpapers are clean with age-toning a light foxing. 78 satin-finish pages are age-toned and clean from markups, creases, tears or stains. All color and black and white photos are crisp and well-preserved.Carefully packaged and shipped with care from our smoke-free home. Now available to readers and collectors around the world through International Shipping. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin newspaper measures 22.5\" long and 16\" wide. Witness to War measures 8.25\" long, 11\" wide and .25\" deep. This Wonderful Country Of Ours measures 6.75\" long, 5\" wide and .25\" deep. Total combined weight is 10.4 oz.
