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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!
One thing for sure, however: there are no cracks at the very top of the monument. For the tip of the Washington Monument was made of aluminum, and it was made in Philadelphia. The movement for a monument to George Washington began in Philadelphia.On February 22, 1833, a cornerstone for a monument was laid in the center of Washington Square, but the endeavor was not continued.n November 12, 1884, Frishmuthâs Kensington foundry cast the aluminum tip of the Washington Monument. Considered a major technological achievement in its day, this 100-ounce pyramid was made of South Carolina Corundum and was the worldâs first large aluminum casting.