| − | The Washington Monument is an [[obelisk]] structure that stands 185 metres tall in Washington, D.C. Engraved on its metal cap is the Latin phrase "Laus Deo," meaning "Praise be to God." | + | The Washington Monument is an [[obelisk]] structure that stands 555 feet tall in Washington, D.C. Engraved on its metal cap is the Latin phrase "Laus Deo," meaning "Praise be to God." |