"Do not open until July 4, 2276": What will America's Time Capsule reveal?
Summary
America is preparing a time capsule to celebrate 250 years and to be opened in 250 years on the nation's 500th birthday. The capsule will be buried in Philadelphia in 2026 and will hold items chosen from all US states, territories, and D.C., storing both physical objects and digital records for the future.Key Facts
- Congress required a time capsule to be buried on July 4, 2026, and opened on July 4, 2276.
- Experts from science, law, and libraries are working together to create the time capsule.
- The capsule will include things like books, relics, letters, student essays, Native American art, and historical documents.
- The capsule is a one-ton stainless steel cylinder designed to last 250 years underground.
- Items were carefully selected to avoid materials that decay, like leather or food.
- Each state, territory, and D.C. contributed items, such as coal from West Virginia and fabric from the Wright Flyer in Ohio.
- The Library of Congress included digital information encoded in synthetic DNA with founding documents and historical music.
- Visitors can add messages for the future, and the project aims to reflect the diversity and hopes of the American people.
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