"West Point's Time Capsule from 1820s Unveiled: A Glimpse into Cadet History"

West Point is set to open a time capsule believed to have been left by cadets in the late 1820s. The small lead box was discovered during restoration work on a monument honoring Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Revolutionary War hero. The contents of the box, which may have been chosen by a committee of cadets including Robert E. Lee, are unknown. The capsule could provide insights into the early days of the U.S. Military Academy, and the opening will be livestreamed. West Point is currently grappling with Lee's legacy and has decided to remove honors to him and other Confederate officers.