Some have interpreted this last point as an early expression of popular sovereignty– that government is contractual and that kings can be chosen by the community rather than … See more

There are 39 names—eight earls and thirty-one barons—at the start of the document, all of whom may have had their seals appended, probably over the space of some time, … See more

The original copy of the Declaration that was sent to Avignon is lost. The only existing manuscript copy of the Declaration survives among Scotland's state papers, measuring … See more

Listed below are the signatories of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. The letter itself is written in Latin. It uses the Latin versions of the signatories' titles, and in some case… See more

In 1998 former majority leader Trent Lott succeeded in instituting an annual "National Tartan Day" on 6 April by resolution of the United States Senate. US Senate Resolution … See more