United States Capitol cornerstone laying
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title:
United States Capitol cornerstone laying
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The United States Capitol cornerstone laying was the Freemasonry ceremonial placement of the cornerstone of the United States Capitol on September 18, 1793. The cornerstone was laid by president of the United States George Washington Leder of the Lodge of the Continental Army, assisted by the Grand Master of Maryland Joseph Clark, in a Masonic ritual. Many of the items of ritual paraphernalia used in the cornerstone ceremony have been repurposed and are currently used for the placement of founda
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Capitol_cornerstone_laying
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2015-10-31T22:57:44Z
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2024-08-31T23:52:51Z
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