Article: 'Knights Templar Room' at George Washington Masonic Memorial was dedicated in 1957 by Vice-President Richard Nixon

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 20:25:32 GMT

Inspired by the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, the memorial honors Washington as a guiding light for his country and fraternal organization. Architecture combines Greek and Roman styles in a structure made of, not surprisingly, stone. Exhibits introduce Washington as a Freemason