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Harvard Law’s Magna Carta ‘copy’ is actually rare relic, researchers say
Harvard’s law school library paid $27.50 in 1946 to acquire what was billed as a “somewhat rubbed and damp-stained” copy of ...
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How Was the Declaration of Independence Ratified?
Learn about this seminal chapter in American history as you navigate the complexities of ratification, the key players in American history, and the journey to bring the Declaration of Independence ...
My Declaration of Independence from authoritarian rule today (Viewpoint)
Among its reasons for revolution, the Declaration of Independence cites many grievances against King George III and British ...
Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare
The original Magna Carta established in 1215 the principle that the king is subject to law. It formed the basis of ...
In Harvard’s archives, British scholars find a lost Magna Carta
At a moment when Harvard is battling the Trump administration, a scholar who helped discover the charter said it was an ...
Ken Griffin to loan first-edition copies of Constitution, Bill of Rights to museum for public display
Rare first editions of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, owned by billionaire Ken Griffin, will be displayed at the National Constitution Center for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Harvard's $27 manuscript identified as rare Magna Carta original
A rare original of the Magna Carta dating back to 1300 was discovered in the archives of Harvard Law School, where it had ...
Harvard Magna Carta 'copy' is original, experts say
Two British researchers say a version of the Magna Carta held by Harvard University is not a copy as previously thought. The ...