The Washington Monument, grand as it is, required some care. This landmark in Baltimore was built as an ode to the first president of the United States, but it was at risk of becoming more of a public danger than a lovely tribute. As the workers got to work, they were taken by surprise. They found a unique relic lying below the column. They were confused and annoyed at first, but they started to realize how important it was. In fact, it went on to shed light on the history of the United States of America.
They Should Not Have Been Shocked
The workers had been placing a septic tank below the ground when they found it. If they knew their history, they would not have been shocked by it. After all, this was the side of the Washington Monument that gets the most sunlight in the first half of the day. Masonic beliefs have always said that this is where you should expect to discover something special tucked away. What exactly did they find?