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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, built in honor of Americaâs revolutionary hero and first president, is dedicated in Washington, D.C. The 555-foot-high marble obelisk was first proposed in 1783, and Pierre LâEnfant left room for it in his designs for the new U.S. capital.After George Washingtonâs death in 1799, plans for a memorial for the âfather of the countryâ were discussed, but none were adopted until 1832âthe centennial of Washingtonâs birth.he 555-foot-high marble obelisk was first proposed in 1783, and Pierre LâEnfant left room for it in his designs for the new U.S. capital. After George Washingtonâs death in 1799, plans for a memorial for the âfather of the countryâ were discussed, but none were adopted until 1832âthe centennial of Washingtonâs birth.