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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 stood at only about 150 feet tall for many years. Eventually, construction was completed and the capstone was set on December 6, 1884. The Washington Monument was dedicated on February 21, 1885, and officially opened to the public on October 9, 1888. Finally finished, it was 555 feet 51â8 inches tall! The Washington Monument sits at the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It is due east of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial.