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Library of Congress Acquires Iconic "Tombstone Edition" Newspaper from American Revolution Era

23 Jul 2026 9:12 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress acquired a rare "Tombstone Edition" of the Pennsylvania Journal, a 1765 newspaper protesting the Stamp Act. This iconic artifact, an early symbol of American independence, is now undergoing conservation.

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