#ThisDayInHistory George Washington Lays the Capitol Cornerstone
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On this day in 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of the American government. Workers began excavating the foundations of the United States Capitol in July 1793. During construction of the foundation, building commissioner David Stuart wrote to other members of the capitol commission suggesting a cornerstone ceremony be held. At their September 2 meeting, the commission agreed with Stuart, setting a date for the ceremony a little more than two weeks later.
#ThisDayInHistory George Washington Lays the Capitol Cornerstone
#ThisDayInHistory George Washington Lays the…
#ThisDayInHistory George Washington Lays the Capitol Cornerstone
On this day in 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of the American government. Workers began excavating the foundations of the United States Capitol in July 1793. During construction of the foundation, building commissioner David Stuart wrote to other members of the capitol commission suggesting a cornerstone ceremony be held. At their September 2 meeting, the commission agreed with Stuart, setting a date for the ceremony a little more than two weeks later.