History in the Moment

September 18: Washington Lays the Capitol Cornerstone

Published September 18, 2026

September 18, 1793: President George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol, formally beginning construction on the future home of Congress. Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/september-18/ DJ Holland — History in the Moment Bridge City Entertainment Inc. • https://bridgecityent.com AI-generated narration. Original sample-free synthesized instrumental: “Quiet Moments,” week of September 14, 2026. #HistoryInTheMoment #OnThisDay #PresidentialHistory #USCapitol #DJHolland