Kansas City Museum Reveals Historic Time Capsule

The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, has unveiled a time capsule from 1924, containing significant historical artifacts. The capsule, discovered in the cornerstone of the Liberty Memorial Tower, included letters from Allied commanders and President Calvin Coolidge, as well as newspapers, a Bible, and agricultural seeds, offering a glimpse into post-World War I America. Its opening was a carefully orchestrated event due to the presence of nitrate film, which required inspection by the Kansas City Police Department's bomb squad. The museum revealed the artifacts to an audience of students and history enthusiasts, celebrating the centennial of the time capsule's sealing. The Liberty Memorial, originally dedicated to honoring World War I service members, reflects the era's patriotic spirit and community involvement. The unveiling event underscored the meticulous preservation efforts undertaken to safely access and present the contents of this historical repository.