History Stolen from the National Archives
The National Archives of the United States are missing many important documents because past security has been so lax. Some of the missing items are the original Wright brothers’ patent for a flying machine, a book with five telegraphed messages sent by Lincoln during the Civil War, and Lyndon Johnson’s honorary class ring from the Coast Guard Academy. Dealers and history buffs often help the recovery team by reporting suspicious documents for sale online or at auctions. Thefts have been traced to…
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