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Original LIFE Magazine — October 27, 1947
Own an authentic original issue of LIFE Magazine from October 27, 1947, featuring Lewis W. Douglas, U.S. Ambassador to Britain, on the cover. The issue reflects the critical postwar relationship between the United States and Great Britain while also capturing the politics, international affairs, culture, science, entertainment, sports, and everyday life of 1947.
Cover Subject: Lewis W. Douglas — U.S. Ambassador to Britain
Inside This Issue:
- Lewis W. Douglas and the U.S.–British relationship
- Postwar Britain and Europe
- American foreign policy in the early Cold War era
- International news and political photography
- Postwar economic and diplomatic issues
- American culture, society, and entertainment
- Sports, science, and everyday life in 1947
- Vintage advertising from the postwar era
Completeness: Complete original issue with vintage editorial content, historic photography, and period advertising.
Perfect For: Diplomatic history collectors, U.S.–British history enthusiasts, Cold War history fans, political memorabilia collectors, vintage magazine collectors, and memorable birthday or anniversary gifts.
Original LIFE Magazines are authentic issues published between 1936 and 2000.
Pg… 33 The Week’s Events: Duke of Alba’s Daughter is Married, Photographs for LIFE by Frank J. Scherschel
Pg… 40 The Week’s Events: Editorial: The Fabians
Pg… 41 The Week’s Events: Nimitz Dons Indian Headdress
Pg… 42 The Week’s Events: A.F.L. Votes Down John L. Lewis
Pg… 44 The Week’s Events: French Model Loses “New Look”
Pg… 46 The Week’s Events: DDT Checks Cholera in Cairo
Pg… 59 The Week’s Events: A Mormon Family Has a Reunion
Pg… 64 The Week’s Events: Hunters Kill Polar Bear and Capture Cub
Pg… 126 Close–Up: Sam Goldwyn, by Roger Butterfield
Pg… 116 Photographic Essay: San Quentin, Photographs for LIFE by Charles E. Steinheimer
Pg… 69 History: Old Ironsides Hero
Pg… 75 Movies: Chinese Movie
Pg… 83 Fashion: New Look for $100
Pg… 90 Education: Women College Presidents
Pg… 99 Medicine: Pain–Control Clinic
Pg… 107 Theater: “Man And Superman”
Pg… 145 Science: Parasol Ants
Pg… 9 Other Departments: LIFE’s Reports: Autumn in Paris, by Charles C. Wertenbaker
Pg… 19 Other Departments: Letters to the Editors
Pg… 26 Other Departments: Speaking of Pictures: Children’s Imaginary Friends Are Drawn on Photographs
Pg… 51 Other Departments: People
Pg… 150 Other Departments: LIFE Visits U.S. Ambassador to Britain
Pg… 159 Other Departments: LIFE’s Miscellany: Animal Imitator
