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Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence copy found in London

A rare Exeter printing of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years was discovered in London.
WHO: Britain’s National Archives
WHAT: Discovered a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence (Exeter printing) lost for 250 years
WHEN: Jul 3, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: A volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War found the document among Royal Navy captains’ papers.
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