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Post by avordvet on Jul 2, 2009 15:45:25 GMT -5
What are the chances, with our Nations future at stake, such a rare document is found, could this be a sign?... makes you say, Hmmm. Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence FoundThursday, July 2, 2009 12:55 PM "LONDON -- British researchers have announced the discovery of a rare original copy of America's Declaration of Independence — just in time for the Fourth of July." "It is likely that only around 200 of these were ever printed, so uncovering a new one nearly 250 years later is extremely rare, especially one in such good condition," he said." "He said the declaration is one of the most important documents in history because it marks the birth of the United States." Whole story... www.newsmax.com/us/eu_britain_declaration_of_independence/2009/07/02/231427.html
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Post by mwregion on Jul 2, 2009 22:14:21 GMT -5
Cool!
Pretty sad it was in the British National Archives (British or not, I'd love to spend a few months there combing through things) and nobody knew about it though.
Wonder what else has been lost there.
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Post by mcbrewer on Jul 3, 2009 12:42:11 GMT -5
I think that's great. I'd love to see a real broadside. J
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