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AMERICAN HISTORY

1795 Time Capsule of Samuel Adams and Paul Revere

January 7, 2015 – A time capsule placed in the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House in 1795 by Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and others has been opened.  The contents included five tightly folded newspapers, a medal depicting George Washington, a silver plaque, and two dozen coins, the oldest dating to the year 1652.

Link: ChicagoTribune

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