Rare copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence found in UK archives
A volunteer discovered the document at the National Archives in London. It was among papers taken from an American ship in 1776. (sources: reuters, cbsnews, ap, theguardian, ft)
A rare copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence was found in the UK National Archives. The document was located by a volunteer during a review of historical papers.
- The document was discovered in the National Archives in London.
- It was part of papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
- The discovery was made by a volunteer working at the archives.
Why it matters
The finding adds to the historical understanding of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and its international context.
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