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''The New York Times'' newspaper from 26 April 1945 during the final days of Nazi Germany. The closing chapters of the Second World War are reported here alongside news of the imminent creation of the United Nations. Front-page headlines announce: ''Truman Opens World Security Parley'', referring to the United Nations, while ''Russians Encircle Berlin, Cross Elbe''. A partial excerpt of The New York Times' publisher, Arthur Sulzberger's inspiring speech on freedom of the press appears on the back page. Newspaper runs 38pp. Adhesive to left edge, else near fine.