FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2025
New Book “Book Zero” Claims America’s Long-Lost 13th Amendment Was Lawfully Adopted — And Later Erased
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A new historical investigation by author Danial Winberg is making waves across constitutional, academic, and political circles. His book, “Book Zero: The Lost Amendment,” presents newly compiled evidence from official government documents suggesting that the original Titles of Nobility Amendment (TONA), proposed in 1810, was lawfully ratified — yet later removed from the public record without congressional authority.
According to Winberg’s research, the amendment — which prohibits Americans from accepting titles, honors, or benefits from foreign powers — achieved the required number of state ratifications by 1812–1813, and was treated as adopted by high-ranking officials including Secretary of State James Monroe.
“The documents were always there,” Winberg says. “They were simply never viewed together. Once you connect them, the conclusion is unavoidable: the amendment was adopted — and then quietly erased.”
New Findings Based on Official Archival Records
Book Zero compiles certified archival material from:
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The Connecticut State Library
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National Archives microfilm publications
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State legislative journals
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Executive correspondence
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1815 and 1818 federal publications of U.S. laws
The book highlights overlooked and newly recovered records, including:
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Connecticut Governor John Cotton Smith’s June 2, 1813 executive transmittal
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James Monroe’s January 12, 1814 announcement to U.S. ministers in Europe that the amendment had been “adopted by a large majority of the states”
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The Forbes letter of 1816, confirming that “the requisite number of the states have adopted the proposition”
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Early 19th-century court cases citing the amendment as law
Winberg argues that later claims of “non-ratification” were based on altered or unauthenticated documents inserted years after the fact.
A Constitutional Mystery with Modern Implications
“If the amendment was adopted, it still stands,” Winberg explains. “And that raises profound questions for today, especially regarding foreign influence and public office.”
Book Zero outlines how modern interpretations of Article V, the Supreme Court’s ratification precedents, and early congressional printing practices support the amendment’s validity.
Free Digital Copy Now Available
To ensure public accessibility, the author is offering a free digital download of Book Zero:
👉 https://BookZero.net
(Free limited release)
A paperback edition is also available.
About the Author
Danial Winberg (pen name) is an independent constitutional researcher with over 20 years of archival work related to the Titles of Nobility Amendment. His investigations span federal microfilm archives, state legislative records, authenticated certifications, and forensic handwriting analysis. Winberg’s earlier work has circulated across constitutional law forums and historical research communities since the early 2000s.
Media Contact
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Email: admin@danialwinberg.com
Website: https://DanialWinberg.com
