Magna Carta unveiled at the National Archives in Washington
A 1297 Original of the Magna Carta was unveiled at the National Archives in Washington on March 3, 2008. David Rubenstein recently bought the historical document at auction so that he could give it to the National Archives for display. The Magna Carta dates to 1215 when England's King John acceded to the demands of his barons acknowledging the concept that no man is above the law. It is considered a milestone in constitutional thought and formed the basis of the American Bill of Rights 500 years later. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic)
Latest Headlines
New York hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has announced his new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is set for release July 4.
UPI Almanac for Saturday, June 15, 2013.
The mayor of London said Prime Minister David Cameron was pretending when he said he did not know the meaning of the term "Magna Carta."
A display of the Ten Commandments in the Georgia Statehouse has reignited the debate over religious displays in public buildings.
UPI Almanac for Friday, June 15, 2012.
U.S. engineers say they are building a state-of-the-art case and transport cart to protect the National Archive's prized copy of the 1297 Magna Carta.
Britain announced it is launching five years of celebrations leading to the 800th anniversary of the first sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215 by King John.
One of the original copies of the Magna Carta, the charter signed by English King John that became a symbol of liberty, is traveling to New York.
UPI Almanac for Sunday, June 15, 2008.
The British House of Commons Wednesday narrowly approved a bill that would extend the amount of time a terror suspect may be detained without being charged.
Quotes
United Press International
