Washington Monument

Washington Monument

@Marcyaz (35316)

United States

May 4, 2016 12:37pm CST

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 probably couldn't care less! When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Do You know what Laus Deo means? I looked it up and it means "Praise be to God". One detail that is never mentioned, is that in Washington, D.C. There can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument. This was sent to me by a friend and it is a Lesson in History.

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@shaggin (74988)

• United States

4 May 16

That is really neat. I bet there are not a lot of people who know this. I certainly did not. That is a beautiful photo of it all lit up at night.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Than you I know I had never heard of it before.

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@garymarsh6 (24006)

• United Kingdom

4 May 16

That is a stunning photo. I was not aware of the inscription at the top!

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Thank you I was not a aware oif it either until I received that email about it.

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@rebelann (117220)

• El Paso, Texas

4 May 16

Interesting, I didn't know that. So what about the religions of the Native Americans who were here long before the Europeans, were their religions also honored?

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Of corse all religions are honored.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

@rebelann People came to this country because of religious intolerance.

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@rebelann (117220)

• El Paso, Texas

4 May 16

The reason I ask is because of the era @Marcyaz few people of white origin tolerated those of color and few tolerated anyone who wasn't Christian.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

6 May 16

from the movies anyways, it sounds like there are sneaky bits hidden all over just like this

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

6 May 16

Was there a movie about this?

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

6 May 16

@Jessicalynnt Yes indeed.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

6 May 16

@Marcyaz natural treasure I think

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 May 16

I read that a long time ago and I think it's wonderful. I think there are also a number of monuments in Washington D.C. that have scripture on them.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

I had never heard if it before.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

@just4him Guess it is going around again then.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 May 16

@Marcyaz It was an e-mail that circulated a couple years ago.

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@_anderson__ (187)

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4 May 16

Nice.. I really appreciate. Thanks for sharing.. Nice pic...

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Your welcome always like to share something of interest.

@_anderson__ (187)

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4 May 16

@Marcyaz I have shared interesting discussion.see...

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

@_anderson__ Great I will look for it.

@slund2041 (3314)

• United States

4 May 16

I learned something new today. Thanks for sharing this.

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Your Welcome, I thought it would be interesting.

@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

8 May 16

This is a very beautiful light in the night Marcy. I did not know about it at all. Thanks for the history lesson. What a nice photo of it.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

8 May 16

@TiarasOceanView It is a beautiful light and I didn't know about it either so we all had a history lesson. Thanks I thought the photo was lovely also.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

5 May 16

Always interesting to learn some new facts.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

5 May 16

It is very interesting to learn new and we seem to be learning a lot of new things.

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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18082)

• Torrington, Connecticut

4 May 16

I guess everyday you learn something new, Great pic!

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Thanks I know I enjoy learning new things.

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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18082)

• Torrington, Connecticut

4 May 16

@Marcyaz Me too, keeps the brain healthy lol

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

@BACONSTRIPSXXX It sure does keep the brain active.

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

6 May 16

I love that our forefathers thought so much of God. Too bad our politicians today can't understand that.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

6 May 16

How true

****DANIELLE****

@VivaLaDani13 (60812)

• Perth, Australia

16 Jun 16

@Marcyaz I have always know OF this monument but didn't know much about it. Looks amazing at night time!

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

16 Jun 16

@VivaLaDani13 It is astonishing at night to see it, I had never know much about it either.

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@Daljinder (23193)

• Bangalore, India

4 May 16

The picture is stunning @Marcyaz. Like really beautiful. Thanks for the information. I didn't about this monument at all.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Thank you it is of interest.

@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

4 May 16

Great shot. I have walked down the interior of the monument.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

4 May 16

Thank you I have never seen the monument up close