America250 time capsule: What WA should have submitted
A 900-pound time capsule with items from each state was buried July 4. Washington state submitted paperwork.
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On July 4, a 900‑pound time capsule was buried to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Each state was asked to contribute items, and Washington state sent paperwork instead of a physical object. The Seattle Times asked its readers what they would have put in the capsule. Readers suggested things like local art, tech gadgets, and symbols of Washington’s nature.
Why it matters
It shows how people think about their state’s identity and history. The capsule will be opened in the future, letting future generations see what we value today.
- What was buried on July 4?
- A 900‑pound time capsule with items from each state was buried.
- What did Washington state actually submit?
- Washington sent paperwork instead of a physical item.
- What did readers suggest for the capsule?
- Readers suggested local art, tech gadgets, and symbols of Washington’s nature.
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America250 time capsule: What WA should have submitted
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