100 Objects #1: The Century Safe
The Century Safe was designed as a time capsule to commemorate America's 100th birthday in 1876. It was filled with objects intended to tell the nation's story and was opened in 1976, revealing unexpected contents. This new series explores how the objects we choose to remember reflect our understanding of history.
- ▪The Century Safe was sealed for a hundred years and opened in 1976.
- ▪It was filled with objects chosen by citizens to represent America's story.
- ▪The series hosted by Roman Mars and Jill Lepore examines the significance of these objects in understanding American history.
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Episode Object #1 100 Objects #1: The Century Safe PlayPause Click to enlarge image History Category History Date 05.19.26 Producer 99PI Add to QueueRemove from QueueDownloadTranscript Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Leave a Comment A locked iron safe, sealed for a hundred years. Which objects did Americans choose to tell their story? “The Century Safe” was designed as a time capsule. In 1876, as America celebrated its 100th birthday, a group of citizens filled the safe with objects they trusted to tell the country’s story — to be opened at the next great anniversary, in 1976. Now, on the eve of America’s 250th birthday, we’re looking back at how the nation has marked these milestones, and what those celebrations actually reveal.
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