The Magna Carta presentation ceremony at the United States Capitol in 1976 included musical performances, arrival of delegations, greetings by political leaders, playing of national anthems, remarks by dignitaries, and the presentation of the Magna Carta by the British delegation to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The event also included postings of British and American military details and a benediction. Members of the delegations and guests were invited to view the Magna Carta after the ceremony.

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Legacy of Liberty: Magna Carta Presentation Ceremony at the United States Capitol

Identifier:
CAC_PP_110_3_2_30.1_0013
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Legacy of Liberty: Magna Carta Presentation Ceremony at the United States Capitol
Date Created:
1976-06-03
EDTF:
1976-06-03
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Verneil English Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/12
Description:
The Magna Carta presentation ceremony at the United States Capitol in 1976 included musical performances, arrival of delegations, greetings by political leaders, playing of national anthems, remarks by dignitaries, and the presentation of the Magna Carta by the British delegation to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The event also included postings of British and American military details and a benediction. Members of the delegations and guests were invited to view the Magna Carta after the ceremony.
Topic:
International relations
Congress:
94th (1975-1977)
Physical Location:
CAC_PP_110_3_2_30.1_0000, Box 2, Folder 30.1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
District of Columbia (national district)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages