Ideals of Freemasonry at District's foundation; Influences abound, from Capitol to dollar bill.(WASHINGTON WEEKEND)(COVER STORY)

From: The Washington Times | Date: July 21, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Lisa Rauschart, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The evidence is there on the money. Traces are found in the configuration of the District of Columbia. Their touch is present in the shape of the Washington Monument, the orientation of the Capitol building, and in countless other structures throughout the city.

If you look hard enough, Masonic influences are everywhere.

"The Masons were intimately involved in the history of the District of Col...

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