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Dec 5, 2003 · On the aluminum cap atop the Washington Monument in Washington, DC are two words: Laus Deo. No one can see these words.
Feb 9, 2018 · President Donald Trump said that the phrase “Praise be to God” is etched into the top of the Washington Monument during his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning. Verdict: True. “Laus Deo,” Latin for “Praise be to God,” is engraved on the aluminum cap that tops the Washington Monument. Fact Check:
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
Nov 23, 2007 · Because the inscriptions on the monument's capstone (sitting atop the 555-foot high obelisk) are not visible to visitors, a replica of the captone has been on display in a publicly-accessible...
Nov 24, 2009 · On December 6, 1884, in Washington, D.C., workers place a nine-inch aluminum pyramid inscribed with " Laus Deo," meaning praise (be) to God, atop a tower of white marble, completing the...
The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital.
Mar 9, 2020 · It took twenty five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the father of our nation, "Laus Deo... Praise be to God!” From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments.
