In God We Trust by Randy Peyton ~ Located in a city full of impressive monuments, memorials and historic sites, the Washington National Cathedral is unique. Built in 14th century Gothic style, it was constructed with only a few interruptions, such as world wars, over a period of 93 years, from 1907 through 1990. Standing higher than the Washington Monument, it is the sixth largest cathedral in the world. The Cathedral crowns 57 acres at the city's highest point, a living symbol of our country's heritage of religious freedom and faith.