Authentication of Magna Carta Copy
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California has opened an exhibition featuring the Dead Sea Scrolls and a newly authenticated 'copy' of the Magna Carta purchased by Harvard Law School in 1946. British researchers confirmed the authenticity of the document, adding to the small number of known originals.
Key Points
- Harvard Law School's Magna Carta copy authenticated
- Only six other known Magna Carta originals
- Document confirmed as a symbol of freedom and rights
Pros
- Confirmation of the authenticity of a rare document
- Significance in world constitutional history
Cons
- Limited number of original Magna Carta copies