Rare copy of the Declaration of Independence seized by the British in 1776 is found
ONP Summary
A volunteer cataloging naval documents at the UK National Archives unearthed an exceptionally scarce Declaration of Independence copy—one of only 11 known to exist and the sole known copy outside the United States. The discovery surfaced while processing materials seized from a British-captured American privateer ship in 1776.
Progressive: Progressive outlets emphasize the volunteer's individual discovery and the thrill of finding a precious American historical document.
Conservative: Conservative outlets highlight the British naval capture context and the coincidence with the United States' 250th anniversary.
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A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years has been discovered in London, where it is now the only known example of its kind outside the United States. ...