{"product_id":"1968-new-york-times-june-6-rfk-assassination-robert-kennedy-original-newspaper","title":"1968 New York Times June 6, RFK Robert Kennedy Assassination, Original","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original issue of The New York Times from Thursday, June 6, 1968, City Edition. The front page carries the three-line headline on Senator Robert F. Kennedy's critical condition after he was shot in Los Angeles, the arraignment of the suspect, and President Johnson's order to guard the presidential candidates. A large United Press International photo shows Ethel Kennedy bending over the senator just after the shooting. Inside pages carry more coverage of the shooting, including a photo of the suspect being taken from the hotel, along with that day's news on the Vietnam peace talks, New York City politics and the California primary. The paper has an even, warm tan tone. It suits a history collection, or the front page can be framed for a study, office or library wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue went to press while Senator Kennedy was in critical condition after brain surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. He died in the early hours of June 6, 1968, so the paper records the hours between the shooting and his death. The masthead shows Vol. CXVII, No. 40,311, the 10-cent cover price and the 1968 copyright line. The issue has multiple sections, with inside pages, advertisements and obituaries, which fits an original printing rather than a front-page reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition for newsprint of this age. There is even toning throughout, light spotting, edge wear with small chips along the edges, and a central horizontal fold. It comes in a clear plastic sleeve. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded, it measures about 15 x 11.5 x 0.5 inches (W x H x D). Each full page opens to about 15 x 22.75 inches. The paper weighs about 1 lb 2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60780391039262,"sku":"BA-1639","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-10-31at19.47.37_1.jpg?v=1793490888","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/1968-new-york-times-june-6-rfk-assassination-robert-kennedy-original-newspaper","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}