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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.
Katrina McClintock, a spokeswoman at the National Archives, said Thursday that a researcher accidentally discovered the "Dunlap print," named after a printer, several months ago. The find was announced only after it could be properly catalogued.
Edward Hampshire, the National Archives' specialist in colonial materials, said the find was "incredibly exciting."
"It is likely that only around 200 of these were ever printed, so u
Originally posted by TheAssociate
reply to post by nixie_nox
Awesome find!
Did they mention what they plan to do with this copy? Hopefully, it will be displayed somewhere where we can all enjoy it.
TA
Originally posted by TheAssociate
reply to post by nixie_nox
Awesome find!
Did they mention what they plan to do with this copy? Hopefully, it will be displayed somewhere where we can all enjoy it.
TA
Originally posted by Scooby Doo
reply to post by nixie_nox
Well this is a little bit ironic in its timing isn't it. Also happy 4th of July to all who read this.