Volunteer uncovers a one-of-a-kind 1776 Declaration copy in UK archives
A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence printed in July 1776 and one of only 11 surviving copies was discovered by a volunteer at The National Archives in Kew. Seized by the Royal Navy in 1776, it’s now being conserved and prepared for display in Revolution 250, marking a notable find outside the United States as part of ongoing commemorations.