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On the aluminum cap atop the Washington Monument in Washington, DC are two words: Laus Deo. It is true that the words Laus Deo are inscribed on one face of the aluminum point which crowns the apex of the Washington Monument.ashington continues to Give Praise to God On the aluminum cap atop the Washington Monument in Washington, DC are two words: Laus Deo. No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument have no idea they are even there and...for that matter...probably couldn't care less!
The Washington Monument was erected to honor the greatness of the city of President George Washington. The first cornerstone was placed on July 4, 1843, and was finally completed on December 6, 1884.The obelisk design was Mills'interpretation of city designer Pierre L'Enfant's centerpiece for the capital city.eorge Washington is most popularly known as the Father of our Country due to the fact he was the first elected Commander in Chief of the newly founded United States of America. George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia: not as an US citizen, but rather as a British colonist.