Spotlight America250 time capsule has items from every state. What's inside? Swasti Singhai USA Today Jun 16, 2026 Jun 16, 2026 Updated Jul 1, 2026 0 × Straight Arrow News President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on the White House South Lawn this weekend, where a UFC fight night drew a crowd of thousands. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save "America's Time Capsule" has been officially sealed in commemoration of the United States' 250th birthday.kAm%96 h__\A@F?5 DE66= 4J=:?56C 4@?E2:?D @G6C a__ 2CE:724ED[ C64@C5D 2?5 @3;64ED E@ E6== p>6C:42VD DE@CJ H96? :E :D @A6?65 ad_ J62CD =2E6C]k^AmkAm%96 42ADF=6 H:== 36 3FC:65 :? !9:=256=A9:2 @? yF=J c 2D A2CE @7 E96 9F?5C65D @7 6G6?ED 7@C p>6C:42VD ad_E9 2??:G6CD2CJ E92E H:== E2<6 A=246 ?2E:@?H:56]k^Am America's Time Capsule will be buried at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. 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