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- America’s Time Capsule will be buried July 4, 2026, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
- The three-foot-tall stainless steel cylinder will hold archival boxes from 56 states and territories.
- Rosie Rios, chairwoman of America250, said the selection process will emphasize inclusivity.
- States must submit items by March 15.
- The site will include a sculpture inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s 'Join or Die' woodcut, mandated by Congress in 2016.
