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CBS News The Magna Carta formed the basis of our own Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

England's King John signed the Magna Carta 800 years ago today

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"To this day, the image of Magna Carta is emblazoned on the great doors of the Supreme Court of the United States."

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The New Yorker Magna Carta turns eight hundred years old today. Few legal documents have been more adored.

The Myth of Magna Carta

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How important was it, really?

129 months ago

HuffPost UK Politics A moment Dave would like to forget...

David Cameron Reminded Of Magna Carta Embarrassment On Letterman Three Years

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David Cameron has been criticised for using the anniversary of Magna Carta to push his political agenda to scrap the Human Rights Act. Monday marks the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and is rega

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Huffington Post UK He'd rather forget this ever happened...

David Cameron Reminded Of Magna Carta Embarrassment On Letterman Three Years

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David Cameron has been criticised for using the anniversary of Magna Carta to push his political agenda to scrap the Human Rights Act. Monday marks the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and is rega

129 months ago

WSJ Live The U.K. commemorates the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta http://on.wsj.com/1FiMubv

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Commemorated

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The U.K. celebrates the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta by King John at Runnymede, near Windsor, on June 15, 1215.

129 months ago

CNN International Magna Carta: 800 years old but still influencing constitutions the world over: http://cnn.it/1GHNa1w

Magna Carta: Still relevant 800 years on - CNN.com

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Magna Carta was sealed on June 15, 1215 under title of "Great Charter." Core values set out by Magna Carta remain at the heart of Britain's constitution.

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The Economist From Espresso: Today’s 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta is being celebrated with, among other jollities, a pageant, a masquerade, a bespoke cantata, bell-ringing, a flower festival and a river relay on the Thames featuring the qu Read more ... een’s barge, Gloriana. But the most interesting commemoration is a tapestry that replicates the entire Wikipedia article on the Magna Carta, stitched by an army of professional embroiderers, 36 prisoners, lawyers, journalists and campaigners http://econ.st/1L95D4S

Liberty and embroidery: Magna Carta at 800

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From Espresso

129 months ago

National Geographic Did you know that some sections of the Magna Carta remain in English law today? On its 800th anniversary, discover ten facts you probably didn't know about one of the world's most famous historical documents.

What's the Magna Carta? 10 Surprises on Its 800th Birthday

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The Magna Carta laid the foundation for the rights and freedoms on which modern democracy rests.

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The Wall Street Journal June marks the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the “Great Charter” that established the rule of law for the English-speaking world. Its revolutionary impact still resounds today, writes Daniel Hannan.