However, a lack of funds, disagreement over what type of memorial would best honor the country's first president, and the Washington family's reluctance to move his body prevented progress on any project.
Porén a falla de fondos, os desacordos sobre o tipo de monumento que honraría mellor ao primeiro presidente do país, e a reticencia da familia a trasladar o corpo detiveron calquera tipo de progreso no proxecto.