September 21 2001 Appraisal

Pioneer Press Newspaper, September 21, 2001

This item is a copy of the "Pioneer Press" newspaper from Friday, September 21, 2001. The front page features a large headline that reads, "'You are with us or with terrorists'". Below this headline is a photograph of President George W. Bush alongside other figures, likely during a public address. The sub-headline reads, "The president’s address to the American people resounds with the raw material of history and of national mourning." Other prominent headlines on the front page include "NWA to cut 9,000 jobs" and "Fear turns stocks down sharply." There is also a box related to the stock market labeled "The Dow This week" showing a sharp decline. A smaller headline announces "'A Tribute to Heroes' takes over TV tonight". The newspaper is printed on standard newsprint paper, typical for its time. It is folded in half horizontally and shows some signs of creasing and potential yellowing consistent with age, although the overall condition appears relatively good for a newspaper of this era. No significant tears or damage are immediately apparent from the image. The layout is typical of broadsheet newspapers, with multiple columns of text and various articles summarized on the front page. There do not appear to be any unique markings or stamps beyond the standard newspaper masthead and article text. The item represents a historical artifact documenting the immediate aftermath of a significant global event.