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The Charter After the Oak

5m 17s

At the center of the legend of Connecticut’s Charter Oak is the Charter of 1662. Printed on animal skins, stored in a steel vault and valued at over $10 million, the storied 363-year-old document was placed on public display this year for a mere five hours after a six-month conservation effort.

Aired: 02/26/25
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