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"Monument" (by Brenda Portman, performed here by Cathedral organist Thomas Sheehan) was inspired by the architecture of the Washington Monument as it towers over the city of Washington, DC. Different aspects of the architecture, such as its strength, simplicity, solemnity, and grandeur, are reflected in different sections of the piece. The word “monument” refers to a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous person or event. Ironically, this piece of music serves as a

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Washington National Cathedral sits atop the highest point in Washington, D.C. and is the sixth largest cathedral in the world. This splendid example of Gothic architecture is not only the home to an Episcopal congregation but a house of prayer for all people from around the United States and the world. Construction began in 1907 and the Washington National Cathedral took shape during two World Wars, the Great Depression and 16 presidencies - from President Theodore Roosevelt to President George

840 reactions · 113 shares | The Cathedral's new Now and Forever Windows tells a broader, more inclusive story of our country's rich history. | Washington National Cathedral | Facebook