GRA rare surviving copy of the Declaration of Independence of the United States was discovered at the National Archives in the UK. The document, one of just 11 known copies printed in New Hampshire in July 1776, was captured by British naval forces during the American Revolution and later stored in the archives. It was found by volunteer Michael Sker while cataloging documents related to the Royal Navy. The discovery has been hailed as 'an extraordinary find' by officials, highlighting the historical significance of the document being preserved outside the U.S. The copy was part of the ship HMS Raisonable, which seized an American vessel in Portuguese waters. The document remained hidden in the archives for centuries before being identified and restored.
Bias read (Center): The article discusses the discovery of a historical document and does not present any political viewpoints or take sides on contemporary issues. It focuses on historical fact and academic interest rather than political controversy.
