💨 Abstract

Harvard University discovered that a document it purchased for $27.50 in 1946 is a rare 1300 edition of the Magna Carta, worth millions. Researchers David Carpenter and Nicholas Vincent confirmed its authenticity using advanced imaging techniques. The document's journey to Harvard involves a World War I flying ace and anti-slavery campaigners. The find is significant as it dialogs with contemporary debates about governance and individual liberty, particularly relevant as Harvard clashes with federal authorities.

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