@sacramentourbanmedia916: A volunteer working at Britain’s National Archives made an extraordinary discovery after uncovering a rare early printed copy of the Declaration of Independence hidden among documents from a captured American ship. The document, found attached to records from the capture of the American privateer Dalton in December 1776, was printed just days after the Declaration was adopted to spread news that the 13 colonies had declared independence from Britain. Experts say it is one of only 11 known surviving copies of the rare Exeter printing—and the only known example outside the United States. Historians believe the Declaration may have been read aloud to the Dalton’s crew before they sailed, reminding them they were fighting not just a war, but for the ideals of a new nation. The remarkable discovery comes just ahead of America’s 250th anniversary of independence, with historians calling it a powerful reminder that important pieces of history are still waiting to be found.#fyp #viral

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Friday 03 July 2026 17:31:26 GMT