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The biggest events of the 1940s are showcased via Washington Post newspaper articles printed at the time.
A collection of original Washington Post reprints from the 1940s
Personalized with any name, a message and optional embossing
Gold embossed and handbound in a racing green leatherette cover
Ability to emboss your cover for free
12.5” x 15” of tabloid coverage of major events
The front pages of the 1940s were of course dominated by the Second World War. Perhaps the most significant event of the war from an American perspective was Pearl Harbour, a Japanese military attack on the US naval base on the morning of December 7, 1941. Later on in the decade, after the 1945 conclusion of the war, remaining tensions between the Western Bloc and the Soviet Union would lead to the beginning of the Cold War.
The 1940s also saw Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s unprecedented third term as President, as well as his untimely death four years later, while still in office. But perhaps the most shocking death of the 40s was that of Mahatma Gandhi, assassinated aged 78 in January 1948 by a right-wing Hindu nationalist. Personalise your Washington Post Decade book with a name and special message, which will be printed in a certificate on the title page. The name will also be embossed in gold on the cover, making this the perfect gift for any budding historian.
How to Personalize the 1940s Decade Book
This edition comes in a green leatherette cover with your recipient’s name embossed in gold as standard. Also add a special message to feature on the book’s title page.
Check your personalisation: accents and other symbols cannot be used unless otherwise stated.
Further Information
Features 90 stories and two cover pages. Total number of pages: 102.
It's the second one I've bought and both people loved them and thought they were really special gifts. Would be good if it wasn't just Mirror clippings but that's a small point.
Mary Beer11 Feb 2020
Very quick
Very quick, efficient service and an excellent product. Bought as a present for a friend and he was delighted with it.
harris 11 Feb 2020
not very good with updates on their…
not very good with updates on their shipments
J Walker11 Feb 2020
Haven't received my order.
Haven't received my order.
Karen Beale11 Feb 2020
Arrived in good time
Arrived in good time, beautiful presentation box. Really pleased with my purchase
E. Edwards10 Feb 2020
My great-nephew loved it
My great-nephew loved it! That his name and picture were in the book - PLUS the fact that he LOVES dinosaurs
Roseann Ryan10 Feb 2020
Beautiful book
Excellent service and the book is excellent, comes in a lovely gift box, bought for my only grandsons first birthday. I would highly recommend and it’s not expensive. Such a beautiful book.
Daphne10 Feb 2020
This is actually an 80th birthday…
This is actually an 80th birthday present but was very pleased with the quick service and presentation. I’m sure she will be very impressed with the gift
MRS WORTHING10 Feb 2020
Didn’t think the item was worth the…
Didn’t think the item was worth the original purchase price
Marilyn Deeming10 Feb 2020
Very pleased with my purchase it was…
Very pleased with my purchase it was exactly as described and came beautifully packaged, can’t wait to give it to my daughter.
