| ............................. Laus Deo These words are located on East face, at top of the Washington Monument (There are words on the 3 other faces too.) The two words mean Praise Be To God Pierre
Charles l'Enfant's
design eventually imposed a cross upon the landscape, perhaps a "Higher Authority Plan". White House to the North Jefferson Memorial to the South Capitol to the east Lincoln Memorial to the West Read a great outline of this history |
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From: Vern's Page