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Washington National Cathedral

The Washington National Cathedral, officially named the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. Of neogothic design, it is the sixth-largest cathedral in the world, the second-largest in the United States, and the fourth-tallest structure in Washington, D.C...

Timeline of Events

1893

1.6.1893

The Washington National Cathedral is chartered by Congress. The charter is signed by President Benjamin Harrison.

1907

9.29.1907

The cornerstone is laid at Washington National Cathedral in the U.S. capital.

1990

9.29.1990

Construction of the Washington National Cathedral is completed.

2001

9.14.2001

Historic National Prayer Service held at Washington National Cathedral for victims of the September 11 attacks. A similar service is held in Canada on Parliament Hill, the largest vigil ever held in the nation's capital.