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In the Memorial's fourth floor is The George Washington Museum. It was built
and is maintained through the generosity of the Northern and Southern
Masonic Jurisdictions of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Initially
completed in 1966 it was most recently renovated in 2003 and presents a rich
variety of Washington relics, paintings, prints, and historical documents.
The main floor examines George Washington according to the several roles and
offices he filled in his life: planter, soldier, and president. In a
commanding position is an impressive bronze statue of Washington. It is the
work of Donald DeLue and was originally commissioned in 1959 for the Grand
Lodge of Louisiana. Among the many intriguing artifacts are items from the
Washington family, including a Bible, a field trunk used by Washington
during the War for Independence and flag from Washington's body guards. Also
displayed are items from Washington's participation in the cornerstone
ceremony of the U.S. Capitol. Lastly on display is a watch used by Dr.
Elisha Cullen Dick at Washington death and two military sabers. The sabers
were placed on Washington's coffin during his funeral.
On the upper level are more displays related to the construction of the
Memorial, Masonic history and image and objects from Mount Vernon and the
Washington Family.

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