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Read. Follow. Verify.Minnesota Photographer Bob Israel Honored in U.S. Capitol Time Capsule
Record date · July 2, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Representative Kelly Morrison has selected a photograph by Minnesota artist Bob Israel to be included in a time capsule at the U.S. Capitol. The image, depicting a loon family on a Minnesota lake, will represent the 3rd Congressional District as part of the nation's 250th-anniversary celebration.
A photograph representing Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District will be stored in the U.S. Capitol for 250 years, serving as a historical record of the state's natural heritage for the nation's 500th anniversary in 2276.
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Bob Israel
His photographic work was selected for permanent inclusion in the U.S. Capitol time capsule.
Residents of Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District
Their district's representation in the national time capsule was determined through a constituent submission process.
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The document highlights a 250-year archival cycle, linking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in 2026 to the 500th anniversary in 2276.
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