A newspaper collector gives a glimpse into America’s history

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A Phoenix-area ophthalmologist and newspaper collector is providing a unique way to look back at the nation’s history ahead of its 250th anniversary. The United States of America is gearing up to celebrate it’s 250th birthday, also known as the semiquincentennial.

Dr. Frank Caserta’s collection dates back centuries and includes important historic documentation such as the Declaration of Independence and newspapers from the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Dr. Frank Caserta joined “Arizona Horizon” to share his collection of historic newspapers.

Dr. Frank Caserta, Phoenix-area ophthalmologist and newspaper collector

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