Washington National Cathedral: Peace Cross in Washington, D.C.

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The Peace Cross was dedicated on Oct 23, 1898 by Pres. McKinley to mark the coming end of the Spanish-American War. It is located near the former location of the residence where the 1st meetings were held to plan the National Cathedral.

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0001000/01486_0010026459 (added ca. 8/3/2007)

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0001000/01486_0010026479 (added ca. 8/3/2007)

This cross is raised in the Historic year A.D. 1895 to mark the founding of the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul.
"That it may please thee to give to all nations unity peace & concord we beseech thee to hear us Good Lord"

Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone

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0001000/01486_0010026499 (added ca. 8/3/2007)

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0001000/01486_0010026509 (added ca. 8/3/2007)

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Related subjects: Religion; Spanish American War
Location: Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves NW Washington, D.C. National Cathedral

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'Who is That Man Anyway?' on Peace Cross(78)
Washington Cathedral website
Cathedral Voice w/ several mentions of the Peace Cross

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