is it true that a man bought an original copy of the decleration of independence for 3 dollars at a garage sale. its an urban legend but some say that it is true
2007-07-08 08:21:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Very close my friend; here is the TRUE story:
A lucky bargain hunter became a millionaire after finding an ORIGINAL COPY of the Declaration of Independence in the frame of an old painting.
SOURCE
http://www.snopes.com/luck/declare.asp
2007-07-08 13:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading a story about that.
But you have to realize that the original 'official' copy of the Declaration was sent to King George III. That was the whole purpose of it, to declare our independence from him. I'm not sure what happened to that one. He might have just tossed it in the wastebasket. 8^)
2007-07-08 15:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was one of only two "original copies." It was behind a painting. Yes, it's true. I think he paid a dollar for it.
2007-07-08 15:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
did you know there is a hidden map on the back that tells you were to find the national treasure.
2007-07-08 15:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by lalone61 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
NO WAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats about the dumbest legend EVER i cant even believe u wasted 5 points to post this question!!!!!
its called common sense!!!
2007-07-08 15:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by hjsbjfshdsfjks 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋