Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s

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1970-01-01 08:00

The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.

A time capsule from the 1820s that was opened in a highly-anticipated ceremony at the West Point US military academy was found to contain coins and a medal.

The lead box was searched in front of a room of cadets on Monday. The audience was disheartened when the box was opened and it appeared empty...