A fool and his folly is this obama guy. He doesn't even know our history.

Laus Deo
 
 

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 .

  With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this 
is worth a moment or two of your time.  I was not aware of this amazing 
historical information.

  On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington , 
D.C. , are displayed two words: Laus Deo.

  No one can see these words.  In fact, most visitors to the monument 
are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably 
couldn't care less.
 
  Once you know Laus Deo's history , you will want to share this with 
everyone you know.  These words have been there for many years; they 
are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing 
skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles 
which comprise the District of Columbia , capital of the United States 
of America .

  Laus Deo!  Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight 
and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the 
highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most 
successful nation in the world.

  So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four 
syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean?  Very simply, they say 
"Praise be to God!"

  Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James 
Polk was President of the United States , it was not until 1888 that 
the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public.  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.  ; From that vantage point, one can also easily 
see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant .a 
perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the 
north.  The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east 
and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.  
  A cross you ask?  Why a cross?  What about separation of church and 
state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in 
the Constitution.  So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended 
to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.

  Praise be to God!  Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 
landings.  As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the 
memorial stones share a message.

On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore;
on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians;
on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York 
and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6. 
Praise be to God!

  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. Praise be to God!  Such was the 
discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the 
founder and first President of our unique democracy "One Nation, Under 
God."

  I am awed by Washington's prayer for America   Have you ever read it? 
Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!

  "Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the 
United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts 
of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to 
government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one 
another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. 
And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all 
to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that 
charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the 
characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and 
without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can 
never hope to be a happy nation.  Grant our supplication, we beseech 
Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen."

  Laus Deo!
 
 When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all 
over our nation's capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of 
God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look. You may 
forget the width and height of "Laus Deo ", its location, or the 
architects but no one who reads this will be able to forget its 
meaning, or these words: "Unless the Lord builds the house its builders 
labor in vain.  Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen 
stand guard in vain."  (Psalm 127: 1)

  It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every 
sister, brother, father, mother or friend.  They will not find offense, 
because you have given them a lesson in history that they probably 
never learned in school.  With that, be not ashamed, or afraid, but 
have pity on those who will never see this.