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Letter signed by George Washington accepting British surrender goes on display in London

The letter which marked the beginning of the end of the American Revolutionary War is on display at the National Archives in Kew

Evening Standard

George Washington letter accepting British surrender to go on display for the first time

The letter set in motion the negotiations that led to the 1783 Treaty of Paris, when Britain formally recognised the independence of the United States

The Independent UK

George Washington note accepting British surrender to go on display in London

The document is being exhibited as part of Revolution 250: America’s Independence Story, 1763–1783 at The National Archives in Kew.

The Independent UK

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Thousands call for William Wallace letter to stay in Scotland amid anger

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a 700-year-old letter asking the Pope to support William Wallace to stay in Scotland rather…

The National (Scotland)

White House Ordered to Comply with Presidential Records Act in Blow to Trump's 'Personal Agenda'

In a blow to President Trump's personal agenda a federal judge ruled that the Presidential Records Act (PRA) was constitutional and that the presidents staff and other administration officials have to follow it.

International Business Times UK

In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadside

A man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, is one of the earliest copies. It was hidden inside a cheap picture frame. The discovery highlights how historical treasures can be found in unexpected places. Only…

The Economic Times

Publication of 1926 census records ‘allows us to step back in time’ – Taoiseach

The publication came after three years of work on more than 750,000 individual household and enumerator returns.

Evening Standard

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Trump Confidant Dragged Into 'Buried' JFK Files Storm As Ex-CIA Officer Claims 10,000 Documents Hide Alleged Israel Link

Discover the hidden JFK assassination documents as a former CIA officer reveals 10,000 files still classified. Explore the implications of Trump-era delays and potential foreign intelligence links. Read more to uncover the truth.

International Business Times UK

Trump Preparing New Aliens Website, Still Waiting For Them to Do Something About The Files

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'We hold these truths': Viewing the Declaration of Independence, visitors reflect on America at 250

America’s 250th anniversary arrives at a time of deep political divisions and, in some quarters, heightened anxiety over whether representative government in the world’s oldest democracy can be sustained

The Independent UK

Straight from the heart: 'Love Letters' exhibition examines 500 years of emotions

Love is, famously, a many-splendoured thing, encompassing a multitude of emotion. Such feelings expressed on paper over half a century are now on show in a new exhibition titled “Love Letters” that's open at Britain’s National Archives in London.

Euronews

PS, I love you: why love letters are making a comeback

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As love notes from historical figures including Jane Austen go on display at the National Archives, Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores why putting pen to paper is increasingly popular in the UK

The Independent UK

Secret love letter shows softer side of Cambridge spy ring’s alleged fifth man

Intimate correspondence between John Cairncross and Gloria Barraclough features in National Archives exhibition

The Guardian - UK

Centuries of love letters go on display at the National Archives in London

Love letters spanning five centuries are on display at Britain’s National Archives

The Independent UK

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Can We Save American History From Partisan Politics?

Former U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan discusses the importance of preserving presidential records and the challenge of maintaining public trust in an era of partisan conflict.

The Independent UK

Smithsonian faces a deadline to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America's 250th birthday

The Smithsonian museums are facing a White House deadline to turn over documents on their plans for the country’s 250th birthday and other exhibits

The Independent UK

Redacting Andrew files ‘like removing Trump from Epstein documents’

Cabinet Office accused of cover-up after release of official papers referring to the King’s brother blocked

The Independent UK

UK considered military overthrow of ‘depressingly healthy’ Robert Mugabe

Declassified records show the Foreign Office advised Tony Blair’s government on options for dealing with the former Zimbabwean president

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Peter Mandelson’s 2005 general election warning to Tony Blair over Gordon Brown

Files released to the National Archives show that Peter Mandelson warned Tony Blair that tensions with his chancellor would need to be carefully managed during the election campaign

The Independent UK

Cover-up claim as Andrew file withheld from the National Archives

Minutes of discussion of Andrew’s role as UK trade envoy withdrawn after being released in error to journalists.

The Independent UK

No 10 forced to apologise over John Major’s ‘improper’ birthday message to Queen Mother, new files reveal

Despite the faux pas, the Queen Mother still telegrammed Mr Major and his wife to thank them

The Independent UK

Cabinet Office accused of cover-up after release of official papers referring to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor blocked

‘Administrative error’ blamed after official papers referring to former prince were withheld from the National Archives

Evening Standard

Jane Austen’s will to go on show at Love Letters exhibition

The National Archives’ display will also include Lord Alfred Douglas’s petition to Queen Victoria pleading for the release of his lover Oscar Wilde.

The Independent UK

Obama’s ‘monolith’ presidential center in Chicago gets an opening timetable

The sprawling campus, located in Chicago, has faced years of delays and legal setbacks

The Conversation

Former Prince Andrew’s biographer predicts ‘lots more to come’, after years charting his vices

Andrew Lownie is a lucky author. He spent many years researching the story of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, speaking to 300 people with intimate knowledge of the couple – far more refused – and accessing files from the National Archives for which he needed a court order. Last week,…

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