West Point Time Capsule Opening - Live Stream 10:30 am EST Aug 28

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August 27, 2023, 01:53:09 PM Last Edit: August 28, 2023, 08:14:28 AM by ArizonaTank
Johannes "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
Shortstop: Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-1917
Rated as the 2nd most valuable player of all time by Bill James.

steve58

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August 27, 2023, 02:54:53 PM
Looking forward to finding out whats inside and thats seems to be tomorrow.

QuoteWEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy will open and unveil the contents of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule during a ceremony on August 28 at 10:30 a.m. in Robinson Auditorium at Thayer Hall.

https://www.westpoint.edu/news/press-releases/west-point-discovers-time-capsule-monument-base
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Gusington

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August 27, 2023, 04:19:19 PM
This is awesome. Maybe I can get some family to get over there to see the opening tomorrow. We are only 15 minutes away.
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ArizonaTank

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August 28, 2023, 07:56:17 AM
I am pretty excited about this as well, so I will be watching.

West Point will livestream the opening at the link below:

Johannes "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
Shortstop: Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-1917
Rated as the 2nd most valuable player of all time by Bill James.

Gusington

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August 28, 2023, 08:23:37 AM
Let's hope Geraldo Rivera is not the host.
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steve58

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August 28, 2023, 09:55:52 AM Last Edit: August 28, 2023, 09:57:46 AM by steve58
Well, it looks mostly empty, maybe some shards?   Maybe the contents deteriorated.   Bummer  :undecided:
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

Gusington

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August 28, 2023, 09:59:28 AM
Geraldo-ish :/
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ArizonaTank

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August 28, 2023, 10:09:03 AM
Bummer...

But the Commanding General's opening remarks were an interesting consolation prize.
Johannes "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
Shortstop: Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-1917
Rated as the 2nd most valuable player of all time by Bill James.

steve58

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August 31, 2023, 07:22:04 AM Last Edit: August 31, 2023, 07:29:50 AM by steve58
 :TimeOut:  Turns out there were some items in the box afterall.

QuoteAfter sifting the dirt, West Point experts found an 1800 Liberty dollar, an 1828 50-cent piece, an 1818 quarter, an 1827 dime, a 1795 nickel, and a 1827 penny, and an Erie Canal commemorative medal.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/31/west-point-time-capsule-coins/70725393007/

https://www.westpoint.edu/news/press-releases/west-point-discovers-artifacts-inside-1828-time-capsule
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

ArizonaTank

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August 31, 2023, 07:32:28 AM
Quote from: steve58 on August 31, 2023, 07:22:04 AM:TimeOut:  Turns out there were some items in the box afterall.

QuoteAfter sifting the dirt, West Point experts found an 1800 Liberty dollar, an 1828 50-cent piece, an 1818 quarter, an 1827 dime, a 1795 nickel, and a 1827 penny, and an Erie Canal commemorative medal.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/31/west-point-time-capsule-coins/70725393007/

Good to hear.

I am also wondering if some of the "mud" was actually disintegrated documents. But I guess that is why they wanted to test it to see if it was of "organic" origin or not.

Johannes "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
Shortstop: Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-1917
Rated as the 2nd most valuable player of all time by Bill James.
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