I am confused.  Did Pauline Maier write this article on the DOI? I thought you did. Second  
 the DOI was celebrated from 1776 forward and actually it was read in a number of places.  
 I am sure some historian has already done the research on it.   

  perhaps I don't understand how wiki works.  Is it possible that an author can just post what they want on WIKI regardless of the truthfulness or accuracy of the statement? I am sure you don't mean that.  

 The reason is that there are a number of other more glaring  inaccuracies in Maier's work that really need correction. I am sure you will agree that any article on WIKI about the DOI should be completely accurate. thanks   Abigailquincy