Description
LIFE Magazine – December 8, 1941 – Vol. 11, No. 23 – Commander of Far East – Good Condition
This historic issue of LIFE Magazine, dated December 8, 1941, was released the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Featuring General Douglas MacArthur in a prominent Close-Up profile, the issue captures a world on the brink of global conflict and is an essential collectible for WWII historians and magazine collectors alike.
Cover Highlight:
Commander of Far East – General Douglas MacArthur
Contents Overview:
The Week’s Events
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Ancient and Imperial Power of Japan Comes to Showdown with U.S. – p. 35
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LIFE on the Newsfronts of the World – p. 38
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Aged Virginia Farmer Weeps for Wife Beside Ashes of Home – p. 39
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The Governor of Georgia Recalls His Past as a Flogger – p. 40
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The British Attack in Africa – p. 42
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Sinking of the American Merchant Ship Lehigh – p. 44
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Snowy Death in Chilean Andes – p. 46
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Traffic Jam at Baltimore Bomber Plant – p. 51
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Courthouse Card Game Stopped by Law – p. 59
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Japan Threatens Burma Road – p. 140
Photographic Essay
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U.S. Navy Air Force – p. 113
Close-Up
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General Douglas MacArthur, by Clare Boothe – p. 122
Science
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New Lab Sets Standards for Industrial Health – p. 67
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Millionth Map of Hispanic America – p. 104
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Police-Sponsored Drunken Driving Test – p. 144
Movies
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Dumbo – p. 72
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Western Union’s Last Stand – p. 75
Theater
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Blithe Spirit – p. 91
Art
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Brazilian Envoy’s Wife: Art & Diplomacy – p. 154
Books
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Journey for Margaret, by W. L. White – p. 83
Natural History
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Wild Turkeys – p. 107
Modern Living
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Doris Lee Draws Fashion from Southern Black Culture – p. 96
Other Departments
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Letters to the Editors – p. 2
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Speaking of Pictures: Times Square at Night – p. 14
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LIFE’s Reports: The Desert Is Hell, by Cecil Brown – p. 18
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LIFE Goes to a Free French Show – p. 148
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Pictures to the Editors – p. 158
Condition:
This magazine is in good condition, with all pages intact and preserved. Some expected wear may be present given its age, but the interior remains legible and vibrant. The item shown in this listing is the exact issue you will receive. Please check the photos for specific condition details.
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