TITLE: LIFE magazine
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ISSUE DATE: May 23 1960; Vol. 48. No. 20
CONDITION: LARGE magazine, Approx 10oe" X 13oe". COMPLETE and in GOOD condition, some wear. (See photo)

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COVER: Statue of John Parker in Lexington, Mass, honors the stand of the Minutemen against the British on April 19, 1775, opening the American colonists' war for independence. In background is Buckman Tavern where the men first rallied to Paul Revere's alarm (see pp. 24-41.) Cover Photograph by Eliot Elisofon.

A CRUCIAL NEW LIFE SERIES: "THE NATIONAL PURPOSE": LIFE begins a five-part examination of our attitudes and aspirations as a nation with a penetrating study of our challenging heritage of deeds and ideals. By John K. Jessup, LIFE's chief editorial writer, with color photographs.
THE WEEK'S EVENTS:
The fateful confrontation: angry words and big deeds build up to a jittery summit.
A Look at the World's Week.
Man who molded modern philanthropy: John D. Rockefeller Jr. dies after career of giving.
Candidate Kennedy now really on his way: in wake of the West Virginia landslide, he goes out after party pros.
EDITORIALS: How high the spy?; Now let's talk issues.
ARTICLE: Well-balanced life on a wooden leg: it has brought cartoonist heartache, adventure--and laughs. Article with cartoon illustrations by Al Capp. [Interesting article and great illustrations!]
SEQUEL: A frisky colt for Misty: pony heroine of children's book adds a new chapter to her famous story.
LIFE'S GARDEN NEWS: Show-off dahlias: rescued from the Aztecs, who ate it, the dahlia thrived in Spain, now appears in 1,600 varieties.
MOVIES: Crack in the Mirror: playing two roles, Juliette Greco shows a fine, dramatic versatility.
MOVIES: Our Gang: three fuzzy-headed brothers named Tom, Dick and Harry will star in a revival of the juvenile comedies.
PARTY: Society has a fling of flings: promotion makes April in Paris ball New York's most extravagant social event.
SPORTS: A big new go for the humble domino: staunch fans in San Francisco spark interest in a disappearing game.
SPORTS: An outgunned guest: Jordan's King Hussein goes hunting in Morocco but his host gets all the game.
ENTERTAINMENT: Germans welcome Marlene home: Dietrich sings again and gets a warm welcome in the nation she left in bitter protest 29 years ago.
MILITARY AFFAIRS: Triumphant voyage of the Triton: lively photographs taken by the crew and eloquent words from the skipper's log describe their submerged trip along Magellan's route.
FASHION: A pick of pocket handkerchiefs: for stylish men and for those just bewildered by the many shapes, LIFE shows how to make the most popular folds.
THEATER: Bye Bye Birdie, a bright musical hit, spoofs critics of the younger generation and livens up a funstarved Broadway season.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS:
Speaking of Pictures: a nimble ramble up in Nome.
Letters to the Editors.
Miscellany: a catch that made him cry.


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